A terrible incident that occurred this afternoon in the town of Castellammare di Stabia, in the city of Naples in southern Italy, has plunged the country into mourning. A cable car connecting Castellammare di Stabia to the summit of Mount Faito broke down, causing a cabin to fall and sadly four people to lose their lives. A large-scale investigation has been launched into the incident, but the details of the accident are not yet clear.
Horrific Malfunction on Cable Car Line
According to the information received, the accident occurred at around 15.00:XNUMX local time. While the cable car was moving, a malfunction occurred for an unknown reason. As a result of this malfunction, a cabin located high on the mountain was disconnected. The cabin with the passengers inside crashed to the ground at great speed. Following the incident, many search and rescue teams were dispatched to the area. However, difficult weather and terrain conditions made it difficult for the teams to work.
Painful Loss and Hopeful Waiting
The first news that came after the accident was heartbreaking. Initial investigations by rescue teams determined that there were 5 people in the crashed cabin. Unfortunately, it was determined that 4 of these people died at the scene. One seriously injured person was quickly taken to the hospital by ambulance helicopter. No detailed statement has yet been made regarding the health condition of the injured person. No official information has yet been shared regarding the identities and nationalities of those who lost their lives in the accident, but initial estimates suggest that the deceased may have been tourists.
Stranded in the Heights
The accident did not only affect the passengers in the falling cabin. Passengers were also trapped in two cabins that were suspended approximately 100 meters above the ground, close to the departure station in the city section of the cable car. According to the statement made by Vincenzo De Luca, the President of the Regional Government of Campania, firefighters managed to rescue the trapped passengers one by one with great care. De Luca emphasized that the weather conditions at the scene were very bad.
Investigation Started
Following this tragic accident, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Matteo Salvini also made a statement. Salvini expressed his deep sorrow for the incident and stated that he urgently requested a report on how the cable car accident occurred. Minister Salvini emphasized that their goal is to clarify all aspects of the incident and to identify those responsible as soon as possible. Initial estimates regarding the cause of the accident focus on the possibility that the cable car’s traction cable may have snapped. However, once the investigation is complete, the exact cause of the accident and any negligence will be revealed. While Italy is shaken by this tragic incident, they offer their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
