Overview
- A cabin struck the mountain-station barrier near Macugnaga at high speed on Tuesday morning.
- Four people sustained minor injuries and were flown out from about 2,800 meters by rescue helicopter.
- With the ropeway halted, nearly 100 skiers and hikers were evacuated in stages by helicopter over several hours.
- Authorities have taken the installation out of service and launched an investigation, and the cause remains undetermined.
- The line underwent a comprehensive modernization in early 2023, replacing motors, rollers and cabins at an estimated cost of about €2 million.