A tragic incident occurred near Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, south of Naples, following a failure in a cable car system on Monte Faito. At least three individuals have lost their lives, and one person sustained injuries as a result of the accident, which took place Thursday evening (early Friday AEST).
Search and rescue teams from Italy’s alpine division are currently working at the scene. One person remains unaccounted for.
The cable car, known for its panoramic vistas encompassing Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, had recently resumed operations just last week, marking the start of a new season.
“This is a devastating loss,” stated a local official. “Our immediate focus is on locating the missing individual and providing support to those affected.”
Details are still emerging, but authorities have confirmed that a cable snapped, leading to the catastrophic event. The investigation into the cause of the failure is underway.
- Location: Monte Faito, near Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
- Casualties: At least three fatalities, one injury, and one person missing
- Recent History: The cable car had just reopened for the season a week prior.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
