3 get stuck in metro lift for 1 hour after it develops snag

Three passengers were left stranded for about an hour in a lift at the Barakhamba Road metro station here today when it developed a snag.
Rescue was taken up by Delhi Metro RaiL Corporation (DMRC) officials to safely take them out from the lift, which got stuck between ground and concourse level around 5 PM, a metro spokesperson said.
Personnel of the Delhi Fire Service were also rushed to the spot. A fire official said there were no children or women among the stranded.
The problem occurred due to the rope coming out of the groove of the pulley resulting in jamming of the motor of the lift, a DMRC spokesperson said.

"The general manager (electrical), in charge of maintenance, rushed to the site and got the doors of the lift opened to provide ventilation and water was given to the three middle-aged passengers.
"The rope was then cut to restore functionality of the lift and all passengers were taken out safely by the DMRC staff. Fire service and other agencies were also present on the spot to assist, in case required," chief spokesman of DMRC Anuj Dayal said.