270 People Helicoptered from Swiss Cable Car

22nd July 2023

A cable car at Glacier 3000 near Les Diablerets in Switzerland broke down as it approached the top station.

There was an electrical failure in the engine system in the second section up to the top.

Two helicopters made 54 trips taking the stranded tourists to the mid-station where they took the cable car down to the resort.

All people were taken off and there were no injuries.

An investigation is underway and the cable car remain closed.

Here is the cable car in question in the winter months: