Helicopters with night-vision capabilities had continued rescuing people throughout the night.
Rescue and emergency team members work with passengers of a cable car transportation system outside Antalya
A total of 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters were involved, including teams from Turkey’s emergency response agency, AFAD, the Coast Guard, firefighting teams and mountain rescue teams from different parts of Turkey, officials said.The stranded people had been stuck on the Tunektepe cable car, just outside the Mediterranean city of Antalya, since 5.30pm on Friday, when the accident occurred.Istanbul resident Hatice Polat and her family were rescued seven hours into the ordeal.
Mr Yerlikaya also announced that 13 people rescued from other cars were also taken to hospitals for check-ups.
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