At least 30 individuals were injured, including 17 in serious condition, when a ski lift unexpectedly collapsed in northern Spain’s Pyrenees. The incident occurred at the Astún resort, forcing a shutdown of operations as rescue teams scrambled to aid the victims. Distressing footage spread across social media depicts numerous passengers lying in the snow beneath the downed lift.
**Ski Lift Tragedy in Spain Leaves Over 30 Injured Amid Rescue Efforts**
**Ski Lift Tragedy in Spain Leaves Over 30 Injured Amid Rescue Efforts**
A ski lift accident at a Spanish resort results in multiple injuries and emergency responses.
In response to the crisis, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his shock and conveyed his support to the affected families. Emergency responders, including ambulances and helicopters, swiftly transported the injured to surrounding hospitals. Reports indicate that several patrons were left dangling from the 15-meter-high chairlift, awaiting rescue. Eyewitnesses suggested that a cable malfunction caused the chairs to bounce violently, resulting in individuals being thrown from their seats. While the precise cause of the cable incident is still under investigation, social media images apparently show one of the chairlift’s flywheels dislodged from its spoke. Video footage released by Spain's Guardia Civil captures a helicopter approaching the scene, ready for emergency intervention.
