A woman was killed when a ski gondola crashed down a snowy mountain at Engelberg ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Local officials from Nidwalden canton reported that the gondola detached from its cable for reasons that remain unclear at approximately 11:00 AM local time. Eyewitnesses reported strong winds buffeting the mountainside at the time of the crash. Dramatic video footage shows the gondola tumbling down Mt Titlis and flipping over multiple times before coming to a halt.
The victim, a 61-year-old woman, was reportedly alone in the gondola when the incident occurred shortly after departing the Trübsee station. Trained rescuers, ambulances, and the air rescue service were involved in the recovery operation. The gondola service has been temporarily suspended, affecting approximately 100 to 200 passengers stranded in about 40 gondolas. Officials from the ski lifts expressed their condolences, stating their thoughts are with the victim's family.
The victim, a 61-year-old woman, was reportedly alone in the gondola when the incident occurred shortly after departing the Trübsee station. Trained rescuers, ambulances, and the air rescue service were involved in the recovery operation. The gondola service has been temporarily suspended, affecting approximately 100 to 200 passengers stranded in about 40 gondolas. Officials from the ski lifts expressed their condolences, stating their thoughts are with the victim's family.
