Lift stalls in Japanese highest building leaving dozens trapped

Published date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:46:32 +0700

Dozens of tourists were trapped in a stalled elevator in Japan.

Twenty passengers visiting the Tokyo Skytree, the country's tallest broadcasting tower, became stuck 98ft (30 m) above ground on February 22.

	Tokyo, Japan
	22/02/2026
	ViralPress
	VRP176137
	Duration: 00:19
	Rating: News safe
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