THREE people who were stuck in a broken down lift for almost an hour had to be rescued by firefighters, yesterday, Sunday.

Crews from Leigh and Atherton fire stations were called to Brooklands Mill, on English Street, Leigh, at around 7.45pm, after receiving a call that the trio were stuck in a broken down lift between the first and second floors.

Noone was hurt in the incident. 

Fire crews were at the scene for around 45 minutes.