5 Skiers Injured in Chairlift Collision at Heavenly Mountain Resort

The accident on the Comet Express lift caused riders to fall 30 feet, prompting an ongoing investigation by the resort.

The incident occurred around 10 a.m. Monday at Heavenly Mountain Resort on the Comet Express chairlift near Stagecoach Lodge.
Witnesses reported that one chair slid backward and collided with another, causing riders to fall approximately 30 feet to the ground.
Five individuals were hospitalized at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, with injuries including a potential collapsed lung and a shoulder injury requiring emergency surgery.
The resort has not disclosed the cause of the malfunction but confirmed the lift is closed while an investigation is underway.
This marks the latest in a series of safety incidents at ski resorts, highlighting ongoing concerns about lift system reliability.