Faito Cable Car Cabin Collapses, Victims Feared

Sorrento: A cabin on the Mt Faito cableway near Sorrento has collapsed during extreme weather conditions, raising fears for the safety of the 3-4 passengers and the operator who were inside.

According to Ansa News Agency, the operating EAV President Umberto De Gregorio shared the grim news on social media, stating that the cabin at the top of the Monte Faito cable car had collapsed. In a previous post, De Gregorio had referred to the incident as “a tragedy,” highlighting the severity of the situation.

Rescue operations are expected to be underway, although details remain limited at this point. The focus is on the wellbeing of those who were in the cabin at the time of the collapse. The incident has prompted concerns about the safety measures in place for the cableway, especially under adverse weather conditions.

As authorities gather more information, there will likely be an investigation into the cause of the collapse and the factors that contributed to this unfortunate event. The local community and officials are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for positive news regarding the passengers and operator involved.