Emergency services report a devastating cable car accident near Naples, Italy, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, with one person in critical condition. The incident, which occurred at Mount Faito, involved a cabin that plummeted after a cable snapped. Regional authorities, hampered by poor weather, are working to rescue the injured.
**Tragedy Strikes as Cable Car Plummets in Southern Italy**
**Tragedy Strikes as Cable Car Plummets in Southern Italy**
Four lives lost and one critically injured in Mount Faito accident amidst severe weather.
Four lives were tragically claimed in an accident involving a mountain cable car near Naples, Italy. The incident happened at Mount Faito, where emergency services confirmed that a cable car cabin fell to the ground, resulting in four fatalities and one individual suffering from critical injuries.
Reports indicate that one of the supporting cables snapped while the cable car was crossing the valley. The regional president, Vincenzo De Luca, confirmed that the victims were tourists and revealed that adverse weather conditions—encompassing fog, wind, and rain—were significantly hindering rescue operations. The crash occurred at an elevation of 1500 meters, exacerbating the already challenging situation for first responders.
Earlier reports suggested that another cable car had come to a halt, with several individuals rescued from a cabin that had stopped further down the route. Castellammare di Stabia’s mayor indicated that it was likely a traction cable failure that led to the incident. He noted that the emergency brake system downstream had functioned correctly, but the mechanism on the cabin approaching the top of the hill failed to activate.
Safety inspections of the cable car system are conducted regularly, but this tragic event raises questions about the reliability of such systems under adverse weather conditions. Authorities continue to gather information and will provide updates as investigations proceed.
