Breaking: Rescue Teams Free Four Trapped in 24th-Floor Elevator Shaft

March 17, 2026 | Boston, MA

A technical rescue team has been dispatched to the scene of a blind shaft elevator emergency on the 24th floor, where four occupants remain trapped. The incident prompted an immediate response from first responders. Rescue Unit 1 is descending from the 30th floor to assist in the operation, which began on March 17 at approximately 7:56 p.m. The team is working to safely extract the individuals from the elevator shaft.

TRT Team On Scene blind shaft elevator rescue, floor 24, 4 occupants. R1 dropping down from floor 30.

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