Tragic Cable Car Accident Claims Four Lives Near Naples

Four individuals lost their lives in a cable car accident in the mountains near Naples, with another person critically injured.

Emergency services reported that a cable snapped while the cable car was traversing Mount Faito, leading to the tragic incident. The regional president, Vincenzo De Luca, indicated that the victims were likely tourists. Rescue operations are hindered by adverse weather conditions including fog and rain at the crash site, which is situated at an elevation of 1500 meters. Local authorities earlier noted that a cable car had experienced a halt before the accident, prompting rescues from another cabin further down the valley. Castellammare di Stabia’s mayor confirmed the snapping of a traction cable and indicated the emergency brake was dysfunctional on the affected cabin. Regular safety checks on the system had been conducted, raising concerns over potential lapses.

As this story develops, more details are anticipated regarding the incident and ongoing investigations into safety protocols of cable car operations.