May 23

Stresa–Mottarone Cable Car Crash

On May 23, 2021, a tragic cable car crash near Stresa, Italy, resulted in the deaths of 14 out of 15 passengers due to mechanical failures and maintenance negligence, leading to widespread mourning and a reevaluation of safety protocols.

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