Ski lift collapse in Spain injures at least 30 people

Ski lift collapse in Spain injures at least 30 people

A ski lift collapse in northern Spain has left at least 30 people injured, with 17 of them in serious condition. The incident took place at the Astún resort in the Spanish Pyrenees, prompting the closure of the resort and the immediate arrival of rescue services to the scene.

Images and videos circulating on social media depict a harrowing scene of individuals lying on the snow beneath the collapsed ski lift. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his shock upon learning of the incident.

As authorities work to assess the full extent of the injuries and investigate the cause of the collapse, the ski resort remains closed to the public. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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