More than 150 skiers stuck in a lift

vienna - In the Austrian ski area Kreischberg, more than 150 winter sports enthusiasts are stuck in a ski lift on Monday. A major rescue operation has been launched.

The Austrian army has sent several helicopters to free the skiers from their predicament. It is hoped to bring people to safety before dark.

According to the Austrian broadcaster ORF, the elevator stopped at around 14.30 hours. The cause is not clear.

The skiers are kept up to date in various languages ​​via loudspeakers.