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Helicopters Evacuate Nearly 100 After Monte Moro Cable Car Slams Into Station Barrier

Authorities are probing an apparent braking-system failure on the recently modernized line as the accident left four people with minor injuries.

Overview

  • The cabin hit the mountain-station barrier near Macugnaga around 11:30 a.m. local time, according to regional mountain rescue.
  • Four people—three passengers, including a child, and a cable-car employee—sustained light injuries and were airlifted first.
  • Firefighters and finance-police helicopters ferried roughly 100 stranded skiers and staff from about 2,800–2,850 meters, with officials confirming all were down by mid‑afternoon.
  • The operator said a technical issue prevented sufficient braking as the cabin entered the station, and investigators are examining all system components.
  • The Monte Moro line, built in 1962 and overhauled in early 2023 for about €2 million, remains closed pending safety checks and cause analysis.