RUSSIA – A resort in Russia’s Nalchik, located in the mountainous Kabardino-Balkaria region, experienced a catastrophic chairlift failure that sent multiple people plunging to the ground.
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According to Metro, the accident, which occurred last month, left around 10 people injured. Some individuals fell into the trees while others dropped into the 22-foot deep Lake Trek. At the same time, 13 people were left dangling awaiting rescue from emergency services. All injured were taken to a nearby hospital with one in a serious condition.
The chairlift was originally built in 1968 to take visitors to a local scenic viewing point. The preliminary cause of the accident is likely the wear and tear of cables, though a criminal investigation has been opened to confirm the cause.
