Firefighters in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, responded to an emergency at a local hotel. A group of people was stuck in a lift for a significant period. The rescue effort involved careful consideration of the best approach to ensure everyone's safety.

The people trapped were eventually brought to the ground floor and helped to safety. It is known that they were stuck for over half an hour. The elevator has been taken out of service.

Further information about the incident, including the likely cause, is available from Hopkinsville Fire/EMS and local news reports.