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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Haifa Cable Cars Halt, Stranding Dozens Mid-Air

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HamalGeneral

Haifa Cable Car Resumes Service After Technical Fault Strands Passengers

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

Haifa's cable car system restarted Thursday evening after a technical issue stranded about 16 passengers for over an hour. Fire and rescue teams responded to the scene, and all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the malfunction is under investigation.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Haifa's cable car system resumed operation Thursday evening after a technical fault.
  • Approximately 16 passengers were stranded in the air for over an hour.
  • Fire and rescue teams responded to the incident.
  • All stranded passengers were safely evacuated.
  • The cause of the technical malfunction is under investigation.
Haifa Cable Car Resumes Service After Technical Fault Strands Passengers
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The cable car system in Haifa resumed operations on Thursday evening after a technical malfunction caused it to shut down, leaving approximately 16 passengers stranded in the air for over an hour. Fire and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene following the incident.

The fault occurred during the system's operational hours, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Passengers were safely evacuated from the cable cars. The cause of the technical failure is currently under investigation, and the cable car service is now back online.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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