Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours

Twenty people were trapped inside a lift at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan’s tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot, will be closed throughout Monday for safety checks. The passengers, including children, were stranded when the lift came to a sudden stop about 30 metres above street level, according to police. They were all rescued and no one was injured. An emergency call was made at...

By Kyodo

Twenty people trapped in Tokyo Skytree elevator for six hours

The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.