Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: It took a long time for the spectators to depart. Choices:  1. The spectators took a long time to leave. 2. The spectators left immediately.  3. The spectators were delayed by a blockade near the exit.

1