According to the CCTV news client
April 12 local time
Antalya, a city in southern Turkey
There was a sightseeing cable car accident
A carriage fell from the sky
Causing the cable car line to be suspended
A total of 174 people were trapped
At present, all have been successfully rescued
One person was killed and seven injured in the accident
The aerial ropeway has a wide view and is comfortable to ride
You can feel a different sightseeing experience
It is a lot of tourists when they visit the scenic spot
Frequently selected items
However, related safety incidents also occur from time to time
Related Cases
On February 25, a cable car derailment accident occurred at Baishan Ski Resort in Jilin, and a tourist fell from it.
On December 16, 2023, a cable car in the Yunshang Grassland Scenic Area of Anji Shanchuan Township, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province suddenly stopped during operation, and many people were trapped in the air for more than 2 hours, hungry and cold. Subsequently, the customer service of the scenic spot responded that the cable car stopped due to strong winds, and the tourists went down the mountain safely after re-operation.
Ropeway, sightseeing tour bus
They are all common means of transportation in scenic spots
What should we pay attention to when boarding?
Follow Ah Xiao to find out
What is a Passenger Ropeway?
Passenger ropeway refers to the mechanical and electrical equipment that is driven by power and uses flexible ropes to tow boxes and other means of transport personnel, including passenger aerial cableways, passenger cable cars, passenger towing ropeways, etc. Except for non-public passenger ropeways and passenger ropeways dedicated to commuting within the unit.
Classification of passenger ropeways:
Passenger ropeways are divided into the following categories according to the "Special Equipment Catalog":
1. Passenger aerial cableway
Including: reciprocating passenger aerial cableway, circulating passenger aerial cableway;
2. Passenger cable car
Including: reciprocating passenger cable car, circulating passenger cable car;
3. Passenger towing ropeway
Including: low-level passenger towing ropeway, high-level passenger towing ropeway.
Safety tips for riding the passenger ropeway
Strategy 1: Before taking the passenger ropeway, please read the "Notice to Passengers" carefully.
Strategy 2: Take the passenger ropeway to look for the "safety inspection qualified, signs, do not take the passenger ropeway that has not been inspected within the time limit."
Strategy 3: Please sit firmly in the passenger ropeway carriage, do not play, and do not put your head and hands out of the window.
Strategy 4: It is forbidden to open the chairlift guardrail and gondola door without authorization.
Strategy 5: It is strictly forbidden to swing the chair and gondola, and it is strictly forbidden to stand on the chairlift, gondola or squat on the seat.
Strategy 6: In case of ropeway failure, please do not panic, wait in the same position, listen to the radio, wait for the staff to rescue, do not take self-rescue measures.
Precautions for safe riding of passenger ropeway
1. It is forbidden to bring flammable, explosive, corrosive and pungent odor items on the bus.
2. For elderly passengers with high blood pressure, heart disease and unsuitable for climbing, it is recommended not to take the chairlift.
3. Passengers are not allowed to enter the computer room or control room without permission.
4. Regardless of whether the ropeway stops or opens, passengers are not allowed to jump off or climb up from the chair (basket, compartment). If jumping may cause the rope to fall off or the chairlift vibrates too much and damage it, such as stopping in the middle of the road or other malfunctions, do not panic and follow the instructions of the staff.
5. Consciously abide by public order, obey the command of the staff, enter the station in turn, and it is not allowed to squeeze and grab it, and it is strictly forbidden to get off from the exit and import.
6. It is strictly forbidden to take photos and stay on the platform.
7. It is strictly forbidden for passengers to take the chairlift (hanging basket, gondola) through the driving wheel and detour wheel.
What should I do if there is an accident on the passenger ropeway?
1. Don't be in a hurry when the ropeway suddenly stops, wait patiently, and pay attention to the safety tips of the line broadcast. Do not open the car door yourself while waiting for the ropeway to resume operation or rescue.
2. If the cableway fault cannot be ruled out in a short time, passengers should remain calm, wait for the staff to come to the rescue, and never leave the car by themselves.
3. After the ambulance personnel arrive, they must obey the command of the ambulance personnel, cooperate with the work of the ambulance personnel, and do not compete for crowding.
4. After passengers arrive at the ground, under the guidance of the staff, they should try to avoid the cableway driving area and transfer to the cableway station in an orderly manner.
1. Please choose to take a sightseeing tour bus with a special equipment use mark and within the validity period of the inspection.
2. Passengers should obey the arrangements and instructions of the staff, and do not take overloaded or overcrowded vehicles.
3. Seat belts, safety handrails and other safety protection devices should be used correctly, and passengers should grasp the handrails and never leave the seat during the ride.
4. When taking the sightseeing bus, please do not stretch your head, hands, feet, etc. out of the car, it is strictly forbidden to play in the car, smoke, carry dangerous goods on the bus, and do not get off the bus without permission before the vehicle is stopped.
5. The elderly, children, pregnant women, and patients (high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, mental illness and other susceptible diseases) should be accompanied by their guardians to take the sightseeing bus to avoid accidents.
Source丨CCTV News, Shenzhen Emergency Management, Xinhua News Agency, Sichuan Special Equipment, etc
Editor丨Wu Xinyi
Proofreading丨Zhang Jiefei
Audit丨Wang Xichen