Several people trapped in Empire State Building elevator on 48th floor: NYPD
8 months ago
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- About half a dozen people were trapped inside an elevator in the Empire State Building on Thursday, according to authorities.
The elevator was stuck around the 48th floor with six to seven people inside, according to the NYPD. The elevator got stuck around 6:11 p.m., and everyone was able to escape by 6:58 p.m.
No one inside was injured, and officials did not give a reason for the elevator getting stuck.
Jonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in the New York City and Washington D.C. areas. He has been with PIX11 since August 2022. See more of his work here and follow him on Twitter.
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