8 people rescued after multiple hours trapped inside downtown Atlanta hotel elevator
ATLANTA - At least 8 people who were trapped inside an elevator at a downtown Atlanta hotel were safely freed Sunday night.
The Atlanta Fire Department dispatched 2 fire engines to the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel located at 210 Peachtree Street shortly before 5:45 p.m. At one point during the rescue attempt, at least 30 firefighters were working at the scene. A battalion chief also responded to the scene.
Crews went to the 14th floor of the hotel but did not locate the stalled elevator.
View of the Westin hotel tower located in downtown Atlanta. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
FOX 5 spoke with those who were trapped inside the elevator, and they said the elevator cart fell several stories.
Those inside also said they were located around the 27th floor and described conditions as "hot" and "cramped."
One woman said her nose started bleeding.
At least 8 fire trucks responded to the scene at the Westin hotel. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
Shortly after 9:00 p.m., the occupants of the elevator were able to return to safety after being rescued by the Atlanta Fire Department.
No word on what caused the elevator to malfunction.
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