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Cable Car Collision in Italy Injures Four, Hundreds Rescued

12/30/2025

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On December 30, a cable car accident near Macugnaga in northwest Italy injured at least four people after a collision between two cabins.
Helicopters rescued around 100 people stranded at the upper station, while official reports confirmed four injuries and some media cited six.
The installation, built in 1962 and refurbished in 2023, has a history of serious accidents, including a fatal incident in April.

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On December 30, a cable car accident near Macugnaga in northwest Italy injured at least four people after a collision between two cabins.
Helicopters rescued around 100 people stranded at the upper station, while official reports confirmed four injuries and some media cited six.
The installation, built in 1962 and refurbished in 2023, has a history of serious accidents, including a fatal incident in April.