Emergency services say 30 people were involved, of whom 10 were taken to hospital, at Astún in the PyreneesTen people have been hurt, two of them seriously, after a ski lift collapsed at a resort in north-east Spain, hurling dozens of passengers into the snow below.Although initial reports said 35 people had been injured on Saturday at the Pyrenean resort of Astún, in the Aragón region, the figures were later revised down. Continue reading...
A ski lift malfunction in Astún, Spain, caused by a failure in the return system, led to its collapse, injuring 10 people, two seriously. Passengers were flung from the chairlift into the snow. Despite initial reports of 35 injured, officials later revised the figure to 30 involved, with 10 requiring hospital treatment. Emergency services are working to safely evacuate stranded passengers and the ski resort is closed.
The incident highlights the importance of safety mechanisms and regular maintenance in ski lift operations.
A ski lift malfunction in Astún, Spain, caused by a failure in the return system, led to its collapse, injuring 10 people, two seriously. Passengers were flung from the chairlift into the snow. Despite initial reports of 35 injured, officials later revised the figure to 30 involved, with 10 requiring hospital treatment. Emergency services are working to safely evacuate stranded passengers and the ski resort is closed. The incident highlights the importance of safety mechanisms and regular maintenance in ski lift operations.
