Fatal Cable Car Crash in Southern Italy Claims Four Lives, Including British and Israeli Tourists
A cable car accident on Monte Faito has killed four, with new details identifying a British and an Israeli woman among the deceased.
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A tragic cable car accident in southern Italy has left four dead, including a British and an Israeli tourist, after a traction cable snapped on Monte Faito. The incident occurred as the cable car resumed operations just a week prior. Rescue efforts were hindered by severe weather, with a fifth person hospitalized. Local officials have launched an investigation into potential safety violations, despite prior assurances of regular safety checks. This incident raises concerns about cable car safety in Italy, where a similar tragedy occurred in 2021, resulting in 14 fatalities.
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The accident was caused by a snapped traction cable during severe weather conditions, leading to the cable car plunging into a ravine.
The victims included two British tourists, an Israeli woman named Janan Suliman, and an employee of the cable car operator.
One person survived and was hospitalized in critical condition, while sixteen passengers were stranded in a separate cable car and rescued using harnesses.
Yes, a similar cable car accident occurred in 2021 near Lake Maggiore, Italy, resulting in 14 deaths, including Israeli nationals.
Local officials have launched an investigation into potential safety violations despite prior safety assurances, and rescue teams have been commended for their efforts.
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