Multiple Injuries in Chairlift Accident in Spanish Pyrenees

astún, spanish pyrenees - Over thirty people, including ten seriously injured, in an accident at a ski resort in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Chairlift Accident in Astún

Authorities in the Spanish Pyrenees report that over thirty people were injured, including ten seriously, in an accident involving a chairlift at the ski resort of Astún. The incident occurred when a support pillar carrying the cables and chairs collapsed, leading to speculation about the cause, with some sources mentioning a possible derailment due to a cable malfunction. Panic ensued, with some passengers reportedly jumping from their seats into the snow below. Emergency services and ambulances rushed to the scene to transfer the injured to hospitals in Jaca, near the French border. Several rescue and medical helicopters were also deployed, with nine individuals listed in critical condition and eight seriously injured. Various hospitals in the region were put on standby to receive patients, while the Spanish police and military set up a field hospital for emergency care. The exact circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation.