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13-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Chairlift Accident

2/13/2026

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A 13-year-old girl is in critical condition after a chairlift accident at Centre Vorlage near Wakefield, Quebec, on Wednesday.
Local police say her clothing became tangled as she dismounted, leaving her hanging from the lift.
First responders found she was not breathing and she was transported to CHEO in Ottawa after care at a local hospital.
The ski hill remains closed as authorities investigate a possible mechanical malfunction.

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A 13-year-old girl is in critical condition after a chairlift accident at Centre Vorlage near Wakefield, Quebec, on Wednesday.
Local police say her clothing became tangled as she dismounted, leaving her hanging from the lift.
First responders found she was not breathing and she was transported to CHEO in Ottawa after care at a local hospital.
The ski hill remains closed as authorities investigate a possible mechanical malfunction.