Elevator entrapment resolved at Portland parking garage, Portland OR
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Rescue / EntrapmentAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible elevator entrapment at the Portland Parking Garage. Passengers were temporarily trapped in the northwest or salmon elevator core. Before emergency assistance was required, a button press allowed the elevator to resume normal operation and the passengers exited safely. The scene was cleared and maintenance was notified.
Audio|Heard on: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
Listen to dispatch call
06:34
Transcript:
00:00
We have somebody stuck getting more information still, but I'm hoping you can direct them.
00:08
I'll have an elevator number for you here in a second.
00:13
If you're able to head that way to direct Squad 12.
03:10
We'll attempt a reset, and we ask Squad 12 northbound for that elevator entrapment in the salmon elevator core.
06:08
Dispatch from Landside Three, the passengers got out after another passenger pressed the elevator button.
06:24
The passengers are now free.
06:26
It sounds like somebody outside the elevator pushed the button and they were able to get out.
06:31
If you'd like, you can clear and I'll turn this over to maintenance.
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Location mentioned:
PDX Portland Parking Garage, Portland, OR 97218
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