Ho Chi Minh City police rescue Chinese man trapped in elevator

After receiving a report of the incident, the city’s fire prevention, firefighting and rescue police dispatched personnel and equipment to the scene.

A woman accompanying the man told rescuers that he had become trapped inside the elevator while traveling in it and was panicking.

Rescue personnel reassured the man and his relative before using hydraulic spreading equipment to force open the elevator doors and bring him out safely.

Authorities advised people to remain calm if trapped in an elevator, press the emergency alarm button or contact building management for assistance.

They warned against forcing the doors open or attempting to escape without guidance from rescue personnel.