Workers Freed After Getting Trapped in Washington Monument Elevator
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Three people were trapped briefly inside an elevator at the Washington Monument on Saturday night, authorities confirmed to WJZ.
The people, believed to be employees, reported they were stuck about 9:30 p.m., a spokesperson for the U.S. Park Police told WJZ in a phone interview.
About 10:10 p.m., Fox 5 DC reported the workers had been freed, adding that between 50-60 visitors were taking the stairs down.
UPDATE 3 workers who were trapped inside the Washington Monument are out safe, 50-60 visitors are using the steps to come out.
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) August 14, 2016
It's not the first time someone has gotten trapped inside the monument's elevator, Sgt. Anna Rose told WJZ.
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