Shoppers freed from shop lift in Princesshay

A fire appliance from Danes Castle and another from Middlemoor were called out to rescue three shoppers - two adults and one child - stuck in a lift in Princesshay, Exeter this afternoon (2nd January).

On arrival the fire crews made contact with the occupants of the lift and used small tools and a short extension ladder to release the shoppers. All were uninjured and released to a place of safety.