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Gondola crashes in Swiss Alps ski resort

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Key Points
  • A gondola crashed in Engelberg, Switzerland, reportedly due to strong winds.
  • Rescue operations are underway with a helicopter on site.
  • No official information is available on casualties or injuries.

A gondola has crashed in the Engelberg ski area in the Swiss Alps, according to reports from German and Swiss media. The incident reportedly occurred due to strong winds, causing the gondola to detach and roll down a snowy slope. Rescue services are on the scene, with a helicopter deployed, and a rescue operation is ongoing.

According to reports, images show a person being carried away injured, but there are no official details yet on the number of people affected or their condition.

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