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Three woman and two children were rescued Tuesday after becoming trapped inside an elevator at the Union City light rail station. The five people were stuck inside the elevator for more than two hours.

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Three woman and two children were rescued Tuesday after becoming trapped inside an elevator at the Union City light rail station. The five people were stuck inside the elevator for more than two hours.

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