The Weston Homes Community Stadium, pictured during the Colchester Half Marathon. (Image: Archant)
Nine people had to be rescued from a lift at the home of Colchester United this evening.
A fire crew from Colchester was dispatched to the Weston Homes Community Stadium at 6.08pm to deal with the incident.
The group was freed by 6.25pm.
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