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And hundreds of people have been trapped this Tuesday at the top of Monte Moro, at 2,800 meters of altitude in the Italian Alps, due to an incident on the cable car that connects the town of Macugnaga (north) with the ski slope.
The accident occurred at 11:25 a.m. when a cabin did not stop at the expected point and collided with the barrier of the arrival stationcausing minor injuries to six peoplewhich have already been evacuated by the rescue services.
The intervention It also affected the operator in the lower cabinas confirmed by firefighters, who continue to work with the National Alpine Rescue Corps and the Guardia de Finanza (customs police) to evacuate the trapped passengers.
About a hundred people stuck on the cable car #Macugnagain the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area, due to an accident on the ski lift which occurred at the Monte Moro mountain station, at approximately 2,800 meters above sea level. pic.twitter.com/wd9KFWov5V
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Firefighters have deployed two helicopters to evacuate people who remain at the top of the mountain due to the impossibility of descending with the cable car and among whom there are some children, according to local media.
local authorities They have preventively closed the ski slopes and suspended the operation of the cable car to ensure the safety of users.
The facility, built in 1962, had undergone a revision general in early 2023, which included the replacement of motors, pulleys and cabins.
The project sought to improve the safety and efficiency of the system, which connects the Alpine town with the Monte Moro ski area and is a key infrastructure for tourism in the region.
He accident has generated concern among tour operators and local authorities, who have highlighted the importance of maintaining strict safety protocols in mountain transportation, especially during the high ski season.