Emergency services are responding to a serious cable car incident in the Italian Alps which left six people injured, including a child, and approximately one hundred others stranded.
High-Speed Impact at Mountain Summit
The accident occurred at the Macugnaga cable car in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province of Piedmont. According to initial reports from local media, the cable car was approaching the arrival station at the mountain summit 'too quickly' before it slammed into a station barrier.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Rescues
Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene and are currently working to rescue those who remain stranded on the immobilised lift. The injured, whose conditions have not been detailed, are receiving medical attention. As a direct consequence of the crash, the nearby ski slopes have been closed and the ski lift operation has been halted.
Tourist Destination Disrupted
The incident has caused significant disruption at the popular Macugnaga resort, a key destination for winter sports enthusiasts in northern Italy. The focus for authorities remains on the safe evacuation of all passengers and establishing the precise cause of the failure. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the rescue operation progresses and an investigation begins.
