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Haifa Cable Cars Halt, Stranding Dozens Mid-Air

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Behadrei HaredimGeneral

Dozens Stranded in Haifa Cable Car for Over an Hour; Rescue Underway

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Dozens of passengers were stranded in the Haifa cable car for over an hour on Tuesday evening. Approximately 40 people were suspended in the air before rescue services arrived to conduct a complex evacuation. The cause of the malfunction is currently unknown, and no injuries were reported.

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  • Dozens of passengers were stranded in the Haifa cable car for over an hour.
  • Approximately 40 people were suspended in the air during the incident.
  • Fire and rescue services were preparing for a complex rescue operation.
  • The cable car system is a key transportation route in Haifa.
  • No injuries were reported as a result of the malfunction.
Dozens Stranded in Haifa Cable Car for Over an Hour; Rescue Underway
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Dozens of passengers were left stranded in the air for over an hour on the Haifa cable car system on Tuesday evening. The incident began around 6:30 PM, leaving approximately 40 people suspended above the ground. Fire and rescue services were dispatched to the scene and were preparing for a complex rescue operation. The exact cause of the malfunction that halted the cable cars remains unclear. The cable car system, known as the "Rechavlit," is a significant public transportation route in Haifa, connecting the lower city to the Mount Carmel area. Passengers were eventually evacuated from the stranded cabins. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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