Cable car door opens during operation, 34-year-old female tourist f.ell into the a.byss
A rare accident recently occurred at a scenic site in Zhejiang province, China, when a cable car malfunction caused its glass door to swing open, resulting in a female tourist falling from a height of 10 meters into a ravine.
After a video recorded by visitors on-site showing the incident at the Yandang Mountain scenic area in Zhejiang province surfaced, management confirmed the incident.
The accident took place in early October during the week-long Golden Week holiday (October 1-7).
According to witnesses, while the cable car was ascending, the glass door suddenly swung open, causing panic among the passengers inside. A 34-year-old female tourist fell 10 meters into the ravine as a result.
The cable car had a problem, causing a female tourist to fall from a height of 10 meters
Rescue teams arrived promptly, and the victim, fortunately, sustained only injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Other tourists inside the cabin were rescued by ladder. The accident occurred shortly after the cable car had started moving.
A representative of the scenic area stated that the tourist had not fastened her safety belt at the time. However, it is still being investigated whether strong winds caused the door to open.
After the incident, the cable car service was suspended for inspection, and its reopening date has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, other attractions at the scenic area remain open to visitors.
Yandang Mountain is located in Yueqing, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, and is one of China’s top tourist destinations. The mountain, praised as the "number one mountain in the southeast" of China, holds a national 5A scenic rating.
The area is also a renowned geological park and has served as a backdrop for many famous films, including scenes from the martial arts classic "The Legend of the Condor Heroes."
Yandang Mountain features over 550 scenic sites, including the famous Lingfeng, Lingyan, and Dalongjing, known as the "three sacred peaks."
