Dramatic rescue operation on a popular slope. At least several dozen wounded

Astun is a popular ski resort in Aragon Pyrenees, in the province Huesca. On Saturday, January 18, a tragedy occurred on the slope. At one point, a chair lift rope broke up, which went to the top a lot of amateurs of white madness. At the moment it is not known why there was a failure.

Spain. Tragedy on the slope in Astun

According to the witnesses of the incident, the failure force was so great that they literally threw tourists out of the chairs. According to “El Pais”, ten people were injured as a result of the incident. The condition of two skiers is referred to as serious. The victims were taken to the Miguel Servet hospital in Saragossa.

Eight people were hospitalized for observation. At the scene of the incident, the service provided assistance to 20 people who were lighter. It is not yet known whether people who have suffered as a result of a failure are Spaniards or foreign tourists.

Tourists imprisoned on the lift. Rescue operation

In addition, the services took a rescue operation because 80 people were imprisoned on the lift. During the event, Borja Gimenez Larraz, MEP on behalf of Partido Popular. – It was terrifying. I saw several dozen people suddenly started falling down. I felt a sudden jerk myself, I felt that the whole chair was wobbling – said the politician. The MEP did not suffer any injuries, but he and his wife waited more than an hour and a half to free from the lift.

In connection with the tragedy, he made a short statement Pedro Sanchez. The Spanish Prime Minister emphasized that he was deeply moved by what happened. “I direct my thoughts to the victims and their loved ones. I assure you that the Spanish services will provide all necessary help, “noted the head of the Spanish government.