Emergency services are grappling with the aftermath of a tragic cable car accident in southern Italy, where four individuals lost their lives, and another person suffered critical injuries.
Tragic Cable Car Accident Claims Four Lives Near Naples
Tragic Cable Car Accident Claims Four Lives Near Naples
Four fatalities reported in devastating cable car incident at Mount Faito
Four people have tragically died following a serious cable car accident near Naples, Italy, as confirmed by emergency services. The incident occurred at Mount Faito, where a cabin plummeted to the ground, prompting a rapid response from the authorities. One victim is reported to have sustained severe injuries and is currently being airlifted to a local hospital.
According to various Italian media outlets, the catastrophe was triggered when one of the supporting cables snapped as the cable car was navigating the valley. Regional president Vincenzo De Luca stated that the deceased were tourists who were enjoying the scenic ride when disaster struck.
Rescue operations have been hampered by adverse weather conditions, including fog, heavy winds, and rain, making it dangerous for crews to access the crash site, which sits at a height of 1500 meters. Earlier reports indicated that the cable car had halted and that rescuers were able to assist several passengers from another cabin that had stopped in the vicinity.
The mayor of Castellammare di Stabia, where the cable car is based, expressed his belief that a traction cable had failed. He noted that while the emergency brake for the downstream system functioned properly, there appeared to be a malfunction with the cabin's emergency mechanism. Regular safety inspections of the cable car system had been conducted prior to the incident.
This tragic story is still developing, with more details to be disclosed as the investigation continues. For real-time updates, you can follow ongoing coverage through the BBC News App or on X at @BBCBreaking.
According to various Italian media outlets, the catastrophe was triggered when one of the supporting cables snapped as the cable car was navigating the valley. Regional president Vincenzo De Luca stated that the deceased were tourists who were enjoying the scenic ride when disaster struck.
Rescue operations have been hampered by adverse weather conditions, including fog, heavy winds, and rain, making it dangerous for crews to access the crash site, which sits at a height of 1500 meters. Earlier reports indicated that the cable car had halted and that rescuers were able to assist several passengers from another cabin that had stopped in the vicinity.
The mayor of Castellammare di Stabia, where the cable car is based, expressed his belief that a traction cable had failed. He noted that while the emergency brake for the downstream system functioned properly, there appeared to be a malfunction with the cabin's emergency mechanism. Regular safety inspections of the cable car system had been conducted prior to the incident.
This tragic story is still developing, with more details to be disclosed as the investigation continues. For real-time updates, you can follow ongoing coverage through the BBC News App or on X at @BBCBreaking.
