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All Evacuated After Monte Moro Cable Car Crash Injures Six in Italian Alps

Authorities have suspended the Monte Moro lift for safety inspections pending an investigation into the braking failure.

Overview

  • A cabin on the Macugnaga–Monte Moro line failed to stop at 11:25 local time and struck the arrival barrier, causing minor injuries to six people.
  • Roughly 100 passengers, including children, were stranded at 2,800 meters and were later evacuated by coordinated helicopter and ground operations.
  • Firefighters, the Italian Mountain Rescue Corps, and the Guardia di Finanza led the response and completed the evacuation.
  • Local officials have halted the cable car service and closed nearby ski pistes as a precaution following the incident.
  • Technicians remain on site conducting checks on the installation, which dates to 1962 and underwent a major overhaul in early 2023.