Mar 18 • 12:57 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Dramatic gondola accident in the Alps

A gondola accident occurred in Engelberg, Switzerland, with at least one reported injury, as the cabin fell down the mountain slope amid strong winds.

A serious gondola accident occurred on Wednesday at the ski resort of Engelberg in central Switzerland when a gondola cabin fell down the mountain slope. Reports, including videos from German newspaper Bild and Swiss news outlets Blick and 20 Minuten, show the gondola cabin spinning rapidly as it falls down the slope. The incident occurred around 11 AM local time, prompting immediate public concern and media attention.

The Titlis-Engelberg ski resort announced on its website that the gondola lift was out of operation due to strong winds. Swiss public broadcaster SRF reported that many other lifts at the ski resort were also closed because of the severe weather. Witness accounts suggest that the winds reached speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, making conditions particularly hazardous for the gondola's operation.

As for the passengers in the fallen gondola, it is still unclear whether there were any people inside at the time of the accident. At least one person has been reported injured, with a witness stating that at least one individual was revived following the incident. The situation is ongoing, and the ski resort is likely to face extensive investigations into safety and operational procedures following this unsettling accident.

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