Over 30 Injured in Ski Lift Accident at Spanish Resort Near French Border

A mechanical failure at the Astún ski resort in Aragon caused a ski lift to malfunction, leaving nine people seriously injured and requiring an extensive emergency response.

The accident occurred at the Astún ski resort in Aragon, Spain, near the French border, when a pulley failure caused a loss of cable tension and the collapse of part of the ski lift structure.
Authorities report 30 to 35 injuries, including nine serious cases; one woman was airlifted to a hospital for urgent care.
Emergency responders deployed five helicopters, 15 ambulances, and set up a field hospital to assist and transport victims to nearby medical facilities.
Eyewitnesses described the incident as sudden and violent, with ski lift chairs bouncing and some passengers falling to the ground.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed shock over the incident and pledged central government support to local authorities managing the response.