Skiers stuck in gondolas France

In a ski resort south-east of Grenoble in France, a rescue operation is underway to free dozens of skiers from frozen ski gondolas.

It is the Chamrousse ski resort in the Isère department. The relief campaign started around three o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The gondolas are jammed due to a technical defect. The emergency services use two helicopters to free the winter sports enthusiasts.