Evacuation Complete After Cable-Car Accident at Italy’s Monte Moro

Overview

• A cabin failed to slow on arrival and struck the station barrier at Passo Moro near Macugnaga around 11:25 a.m. local time.
• Rescuers reported six people injured, mostly with minor wounds, including a 59-year-old man with significant arm injuries, according to the operator.
• Two helicopters were deployed to evacuate those stranded at about 2,800 meters, and officials said the operation concluded successfully.
• Ski runs and the cable-car service remain suspended as safety checks and assessments proceed.
• The installation dates to 1962 and underwent a major refurbishment in early 2023 costing €2 million, largely funded by the Piedmont region.