The Civil Protection Department was called to a court building after five people became trapped in a lift for more than an hour, prompting an emergency response to get them out safely. The incident occurred during normal working hours, with the lift stopping between floors and leaving those inside unable to exit on their own. Court staff alerted the CPD when initial attempts to restart the lift or open the doors were unsuccessful, and officers arrived with the equipment needed for a technical rescue.
Responders worked to stabilise the lift car and establish communication with the occupants before carrying out a controlled release. The process required careful coordination to ensure that the lift did not move unexpectedly and that everyone could be evacuated without injury. After being stuck for over 60 minutes, the five individuals were freed and assessed on site, with no serious injuries reported. The prolonged entrapment caused significant distress, and authorities noted the importance of regular maintenance and rapid response protocols in public buildings where lift use is constant.
The court resumed normal operations once the area was declared safe, while a report on the mechanical fault was expected to determine what caused the stoppage. The case highlights the reliance on emergency services for technical incidents in public institutions and the need for clear procedures when building systems fail. For the people involved, the CPD’s intervention brought an end to a tense situation that had left them confined with limited information about how long the rescue would take.
