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Investigation as crane hits ski lift
Tuesday June 15, 2010 - Email this article to a friend
The accident happened in the Austrian resort of Mayrhofen when a crane on a building site fell onto a gondola lift. No-one was injured.
12 people had to be evacuated from the gondola.
3 climbed down a ladder and 9 others were winched to safety by helicopter.
It's thought a strong gust of wind may have blown the crane over.
A full enquiry into the accicent is now underway.
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