In brief
A cable car crash in Italy resulted in the deaths of two British tourists and an Israeli national, with an investigation launched to determine the cause of the incident.
Italian authorities have announced the identities of four victims who lost their lives in a devastating cable car accident that occurred on Thursday close to Naples. Among the deceased are two tourists from Britain and an Israeli citizen, alongside the cable car operator. The cable car was reportedly just 20 seconds away from arriving at its scenic destination on Monte Faito, a popular attraction renowned for its panoramic views overlooking the Gulf of Naples and the iconic Mount Vesuvius, according to Luigi Vicinanza, the mayor of nearby Castellammare di Stabia. The sole survivor, the injured brother of the Israeli woman, was reported to be in critical condition at a local hospital. Authorities confirmed the identities of the British tourists as Elaine Margaret Winn and Graeme Derek Winn, and the Israeli woman was identified as Janan Suleiman. Her brother, Thabet Suleiman, suffered serious injuries.Mayor Vicinanza expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic event, mentioning that family members of the Suleiman siblings are expected to travel to Italy shortly. The cable car accident occurred after a traction cable snapped, causing one cabin to fall while others became stranded. Firefighters successfully rescued the nine individuals trapped in the lower cabin. In response, Italian prosecutors have initiated an inquiry to uncover the circumstances surrounding this incident.
