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A ski lift collapsed at a resort in Spain on Saturday, injuring a large number of people – some seriously – later videos show.
Of the dozens injured, at least nine people reportedly suffered serious injuries … while dozens more were trapped in a malfunctioning chairlift at a resort in the Spanish region of Aragon.
Shortly after local reports emerged… several videos were shared via social media, showing injured people scattered among scattered poles and ski boots… while emergency crews scrambled to reach them. tried to
A picture of the area showed what appeared to be a giant wheel gear from the left side, which had come completely off its fixture! The exact cause of the malfunction is not clear.
A witness told state-run TV channel TVE … “It’s like a cable came down, chairs bounced and people were thrown.”
Emergency crews had a helicopter that responded … which shot horrifying video of the horrific aftermath.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez said he was “shocked by the news of the accident”… He added, “All our love goes out to the injured and their families.”
