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Two people freed from elevator entrapment at airport, Charlotte NC

Other Non-Crime Event

Reported: 11/16/2025 12:59 PM

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208

Fire crews responded to a report of two people trapped in an elevator near baggage claim at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The individuals were freed before firefighters arrived, and the call was canceled.

Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire

01:41

Transcript:

00:00

We have an elevator entrapment here at the airport in the main terminal near baggage.

00:14

It's going to be showing the dual elevator next to door 3.

00:22

10. How many inside?

00:29

I believe there's only two, but they had a hard time hearing me.

00:33

I heard two people talking.

00:36

Okay, 1040, do you know how long they've been inside by chance?

00:42

Engine 47, elevator entrapment investigation, near Josh Birmingham Parkway, on Jay, Juliet.

00:50

Engine 47, elevator entrapment investigation, near Josh Birmingham Parkway, on Jay, Juliet.

01:09

To alarm.

01:11

Go ahead.

01:15

Okay, I'm being advised they're no longer in trap, they entered the elevator.

01:20

Okay, several will cancel.

01:22

Engine 47, you direct.

01:28

Engine 47, cancel the run.

01:30

Engine 47, cancel the run. Engine 47, cancel the run.

01:37

Army 247. 47 cops canceled.

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Location mentioned:

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208

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