Shropshire Star

Firefighters rescue person from lift at retirement complex in Ellesmere

Firefighters rescued someone stuck in a lift at a retirement living complex on Christmas Day.

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Jebb Court Retirement Living in Ellesmere. Picture: Google

The incident happened at Jebb Court Retirement Living in Canal Way, Ellesmere.

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "At 7.23pm on Monday, December 25, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as 'lift rescue - persons locked in' in Ellesmere.

"One person rescued from lift using small tools and lift key."

One fire engine was sent to the scene from Ellesmere.