Ski lift accident at tourist resort - several injured and trapped
SEVERAL people have been injured after an incident on a ski lift at a popular tourist resort.
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The lift accident at Tussey Mountain in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania has left several people injured, witnesses report.
Witnesses said chairs on the lift crashed into each other, pinning skiers and causing several injuries.
Several people were stuck on the chairlift in freezing conditions. They have now all been removed.
At least five people have been injured, none seriously.
Photos show some skiers wedged together on the lift after several chairs collided.
Other photos show emergency crews on the slope.
A lot of emergency personnel at Tussey Mountain. Lift isn’t moving. pic.twitter.com/2gFwhkS0cc
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Hussey Mountain said in a statement on Twitter: “There has not been a collapse.
"Our ski patrol, EMS and staff are working on evacuating anyone on the lift, off. But all chairs are still on the lift, towers still standing.
"Still waiting on official word."
Photos at the scene show a dozen ambulances, as well as police and fire service responders.
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