Two people have died after a gyrocopter crashed into cable car lines and erupted into a fireball in northern Italy.
The small vehicle came down near a dam at around 11.30am local time (10.30am BST) in the Piedmont region.
Incident details
The gyrocopter hit the cable lines and burst into flames as it fell to the ground, according to reports.
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Emergency services attended the scene, but both occupants were pronounced dead.
Response and impact
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and has prompted renewed attention to the safety of low-altitude aircraft operations near infrastructure.
