Donald Trump stuck in elevator before speech

The Republican candidate was rescued just in time before giving a campaign speech in Colorado.

Mr. Donald Trump. Photo: AFP

The elevator at the resortA Wyndham Grand Hotel and Spahad an accident on the afternoon of July 29, trapping Mr. Trump and nine others in his entourage inside, AP reported.City Fire DepartmentColorado Springssaid.

Because the elevator stopped between the first and second floors, state firefighters had to pry open the door above, put in a folding ladder, and help the American billionaire and his associates climb out. Luckily, no one was injured in this incident.

According toPerry Sanders Jr., hotel owner and lawyer,Trump's security team is allowed to manage the elevator when the campaign arrives for events.Technicians said the elevator got stuck because someone pressed the manual control button while the elevator was still moving.

Members of Mr. Trump's campaign confirmed there was an elevator incident but did not provide further details.

Later, when speaking at his election campaign, the American billionaire criticizedBrett Lacey,the head of the state fire department for havinglimit the number of people allowed to attend the event.Lacey said he allowed 10% more participants than seats.

Also here, Trump said he accelerated the race to the White House, ready to defeat Mrs. Hillary Clinton. Colorado is the final destination of Mr. Trump's 5-day, 7-state campaign.

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