TWO fire fighting appliances from Chard fire station and Ilminster fire station attended reports of three people stuck in a lift at the Guildhall, Fore Street in Chard.

Crews attended the incident at around midnight last night (Saturday).

A statement from Devon & Somerset fire service said: "Upon arrival, crews found three people stuck in the lift, crews released the people using small tools and lift keys.

"One person was suffering from claustrophobia and was given first aid by the fire service."