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According to the report, Japanese authorities have sealed the world's tallest broadcasting tower in Tokyo after 20 people were trapped in its elevator for more than five hours on Sunday night.
The report stated that Tokyo Skytree tower, a popular tourist spot, will be closed through Tuesday for safety checks, Kyodo News reported.
Police said the passengers, including children, were trapped when the elevator came to a sudden stop at 30 meters (98 feet) above ground level. No casualties were reported.
According to Tobu Tower Skytree Co., two elevators stopped. One of them was empty, while the other had passengers.
Additionally, the passengers were rescued by raising a steel platform to the same height as the trapped elevator. The rescue operation began Sunday evening and continued through early Monday morning.
Source: PNA/ Anadolu
A view of Tokyo the capital of Japan, is seen from the Tokyo Skytree, which is the tallest structure in the country, on April 13, 2025.
The report stated that Tokyo Skytree tower, a popular tourist spot, will be closed through Tuesday for safety checks, Kyodo News reported.
Police said the passengers, including children, were trapped when the elevator came to a sudden stop at 30 meters (98 feet) above ground level. No casualties were reported.
According to Tobu Tower Skytree Co., two elevators stopped. One of them was empty, while the other had passengers.
Additionally, the passengers were rescued by raising a steel platform to the same height as the trapped elevator. The rescue operation began Sunday evening and continued through early Monday morning.
Source: PNA/ Anadolu
A view of Tokyo the capital of Japan, is seen from the Tokyo Skytree, which is the tallest structure in the country, on April 13, 2025.