Firefighters to the rescue.

THREE people were rescued from a lift cage in Honiton after becoming stuck.

Two fire crews, from Honiton and Ottery St Mary, were mobilised to release them from the lift, at premises in Dowell Street.

The drama unfolded at around 6.54pm on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: “Three persons were released from the lift cage uninjured by fire service personnel.

“The lift was made safe before we left the incident.”