Franconia's Cannon Mountain shared that 64 people were evacuated safely by rope from the Peabody Express Quad lift after a bolt on a shaft failed about 10:13…
It's the second ski lift incident in New Hampshire this week, and Gov. Kelly Ayotte's office said they would work with state and industry partners"to ensure skiers can safely enjoy the season"Dozens of people had to be rescued from a New Hampshire ski lift that malfunctioned Wednesday, according to the resort.
Footage on social media showed a skier being slowly lowered from the lift by members of the ski patrol. All the skiers were safely off the lift by 12:23 p.m. Cannon Mountain offered thanks for patience and understanding as their staff worked to keep everyone safe. The incident is being investigated by the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Passenger Tramway Safety Board.
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