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One Dead After Gondola Cabin Falls at Engelberg Ski Area

Investigators are examining high winds as a possible factor.

Overview

  • Cantonal police confirmed the fatality following the morning crash on the Titlis Xpress Trübsee–Stand line.
  • Witness videos show the cabin detaching and tumbling down a snowy slope, overturning multiple times.
  • Rescuers reached the hard-to-access site with helicopter support, and at least one injured person was transported.
  • Operators closed the Trübsee–Stand line and suspended most lifts across the Titlis area pending checks.
  • MeteoSwiss reported gusts over 80 km/h, with peaks up to 130 km/h in exposed areas, as the cause remains under investigation.