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HomeWorldCable Car Collision with Crane Leaves 23 Injured in French Alps
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Cable Car Collision with Crane Leaves 23 Injured in French Alps

Three people are in serious condition following an accident during maintenance work near Pic Blanc

27 August 2026 at 11:07 · 1 min read

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Emergency services responded to a cable car accident in the French Alps near Pic Blanc.
Emergency services responded to a cable car accident in the French Alps near Pic Blanc.Zeb Zakovics / Unsplash

A collision involving a cable car and a crane in the French Alps has resulted in injuries to 23 people, three of whom are reported to be in serious condition. The incident took place while the crane was positioned at the site to assist with repair and maintenance work on the lift infrastructure serving Pic Blanc.

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