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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Two Women in Intensive Care After Chairlift Collapse at Spanish Ski Resort
Caption: Two Women in Intensive Care After Chairlift Collapse at Spanish Ski Resort. Two young women remain in intensive care after a chairlift collapsed at the Astún ski resort in the Spanish Pyrenees, leaving several injured. The incident occurred on Saturday, prompting the closure of the resort while rescue services responded. The resort has since reopened. A pulley failure appears to have caused the cable to slacken, leading to several chairs dropping, and skiers were thrown to the snow. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, with the resort assuring it has "all the permits and inspections" in place. Initial reports estimated around 30 injured, but the resort later revised the number to about 15, with 10 hospitalized and 20 treated on-site. The two most seriously injured, both 18-year-olds, were airlifted to a hospital in Zaragoza. One is stable, while the other remains under observation but is improving. A pulley failure caused part of the chairlift structure to collapse, leading to several seats falling, with some people left hanging at 15m high. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his shock at the incident, while regional officials and ministers offered support to those affected. A helpline has been set up for the families of those impacted, while the resort, located near the French border, remains a popular destination for skiers. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Two Women,Collapse,Intensive Care,Chairlift,Spanish,Ski Resort,Spanish Pyrinees,Injured,Astun,Rescue services,Reopened,Slacken,Chairs dropping,current affairs and politics
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