Emergency crews are responding to a cable car accident at a Swiss ski resort where a gondola cabin fell down a mountainside during severe weather conditions. At least one injury has been reported in the incident at Engelberg resort in central Switzerland.
Emergency responders are conducting a rescue mission at a Swiss ski destination following reports that a gondola cabin plummeted down a snow-covered slope amid severe wind conditions on March 18th.
Officials have not confirmed whether passengers were aboard the fallen cable car when the accident occurred at Engelberg, a popular skiing destination located in Switzerland’s central region.
A representative from Rega, Switzerland’s air rescue organization, confirmed that one of their helicopters is participating in the emergency response but declined to provide additional information about the operation.
According to Swiss publication 20 Minuten, the incident resulted in at least one person sustaining injuries.
BET, the company that operates the lift system at the resort, has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the accident.
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