Engelberg is a popular ski resort in central Switzerland.
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A gondola cabin crashed to the ground on Wednesday morning in Engelberg, a popular ski resort in central Switzerland, it has been confirmed. It is unclear whether anyone was inside the cabin. The reasons for the accident are also uncertain, but there are currently strong winds in the region.
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March 18, 2026 – 12:33
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A Titlisbahnen spokesperson confirmed to the Keystone‑ATS news agency information first reported by Blick online. A video published on the Blick website shows the cabin plunging down a snowy slope on Wednesday.
Nidwalden cantonal police have confirmed “an accident”, without giving further details. Emergency services are on the scene. There are reportedly strong winds in the region.
Swiss newspaper 20 Minuten reported that at least one person had
been injured.
Authorities will hold a press conference about the incident in Engelberg at 3pm.
Engelberg-Titlis is the largest ski resort in central Switzerland, offering 82 kilometres of marked runs ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 metres above sea level.
More to follow…
Adapted from Italian by AI/sb
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