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Haifa Cable Cars Halt, Stranding Dozens Mid-Air

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Dozens Stranded Mid-Air in Haifa Cable Car After Malfunction

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

Dozens of people were stranded for over an hour on Haifa's cable car line 27 due to a malfunction that occurred two days after maintenance. Fire and rescue services are preparing for complex extractions of the passengers stuck in the air. The incident has caused disruption and concern for those on board.

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  • Dozens of people were stranded for over an hour on Haifa's cable car line 27.
  • A malfunction occurred just two days after the cable car resumed operation post-maintenance.
  • Fire and rescue services are preparing for complex rescue operations.
  • Passengers have been stuck in the air for a prolonged period.
Dozens Stranded Mid-Air in Haifa Cable Car After Malfunction
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Dozens of people have been stranded for over an hour on line 27 of the cable car system in Haifa, following a malfunction. The incident occurred just two days after the cable car resumed operation after maintenance work. Due to the extended duration of the problem, the fire and rescue services are preparing for complex rescue operations to extract the passengers stuck in the air.

The cable car, known as the "Rechavlit," is a significant public transportation system in Haifa. The malfunction has caused considerable disruption and concern for those on board. Firefighters are on standby, assessing the situation to determine the safest and most efficient method for evacuating the stranded individuals, who have been suspended in their cabins for a prolonged period.

YnetCentre · Rishon LeZion

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