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Macugnaga Cable Car Hits Station Barrier, Injuring Four and Stranding 100

Officials say a cabin reached the top station at excessive speed, prompting a technical investigation.

Overview

  • Rescuers evacuated roughly 100 people by helicopter within about three hours after the 11:30 a.m. local crash near the Moro Pass in northwest Italy.
  • Authorities reported four injuries, while some outlets cited six including a child; the operator said none were in life-threatening condition.
  • Operator Filippo Besozzi said a technical problem prevented proper deceleration as the cabin entered the summit station, leading to an impact with a safety barrier.
  • The fire service said two cabins struck structures at the upper and lower stations, with three passengers in the upper cabin and a lower-station operator among the injured.
  • The lift, built in 1962 and overhauled in 2023 for about €2 million, was halted for checks during the busy holiday ski period.