Russia (bbabo.net), - At the Sochi ski resort "Krasnaya Polyana" there was a technical stop of the cable car. This was reported in the press service of the resort.
“At the time of the stop, there were approximately 30-35 people on the cable car,” the report says. “All guests in sports equipment are skiers and snowboarders. The resort has refused the services of the rescue service and is coping with the situation on its own.”
People are being evacuated now. It involves 14 resort lifeguards and 10 staff members. From the moment the cable car stopped to the start of the evacuation, no more than 15 minutes passed. Hot drinks are provided for guests.
It should be noted that we are talking about the K-13 cable car of an open chair type in the Eastern Sector, which runs from 900 to 1370 meters above sea level.
As specified in the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the region, the reason for the stop is being investigated. Repair work is being carried out. In addition to people, four pieces of equipment were involved in the evacuation. Rescuers of URPSO were also sent to the place. As of 16.55, 26 people were filmed. Work continues. The situation is under special control of the emergency department.
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