An American woman visiting British Columbia had a harrowing experience after getting her SUV stuck in an elevator bay at a casino in Richmond. The incident occurred at the River Rock Casino Resort on Saturday evening, leaving many casino-goers and staff members bewildered at the unusual sight.
According to witnesses, the woman, who has not been identified, attempted to drive her large SUV into the elevator bay on the casino’s ground floor. However, she misjudged the entrance and ended up driving directly into the elevator shaft, causing the vehicle to become lodged in the narrow space.
Emergency services were quickly called to the scene, and firefighters worked tirelessly to extricate the SUV from the elevator bay. It took several hours to safely remove the vehicle, as the tight quarters posed a significant challenge for the rescue team.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and the woman was able to exit the vehicle unscathed. However, the SUV sustained significant damage as a result of the mishap.
Casino patrons looked on in disbelief as the chaotic scene unfolded, with many snapping photos and videos of the bizarre sight. Some even joked about the woman’s failed attempt at driving into the elevator, calling it a “parking fail of epic proportions.”
The River Rock Casino Resort has since issued a statement addressing the incident, expressing relief that no one was harmed and assuring guests that steps will be taken to prevent similar mishaps in the future.
Authorities have not released any information about the woman’s identity or how she managed to drive her SUV into the elevator bay. The bizarre incident has left many scratching their heads and wondering how such a strange mishap could have occurred.
As the dust settles on this peculiar incident, the American woman will likely be left with a hefty repair bill and a story to tell for years to come. The spectacle of her SUV lodged in the elevator bay will surely be a memorable moment for all those present at the River Rock Casino Resort on that fateful evening.