Man stuck in York city centre lift released by firefighters

Kevin Glenton

26 May 2024 at 4:00 am

A man has been released by firefighters after being stuck in a lift in York.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a residential property in Fewster Way at around 8pm last night (Saturday, May 25).

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A spokesperson for the service said: “York crews responded to one person stuck in a lift at a residential property.

“One male was released using small tools and lift keys.”

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