Two people and a dog rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in lift at old folks' complex in Telford
Two people and a dog were rescued from a lift at an old folks’ complex by firefighters.
The trio got stuck in an elevator at Walton Court, Wombridge, Telford last night (February 15).
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Firefighters were called out at around 9.30pm.
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “On Sunday, February 15, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as ‘lift rescue, persons locked in’.
“Two persons and a dog were released from entrapment in a lift car by fire service personnel.”
One fire engine was sent to the scene from Telford Central.
