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Chairlift collapses in Russia plunging riders into a lake and the ground injuring 10

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This is the moment a chairlift collapsed in a Russian resort sending four people plunging into a lake and six others hitting the ground. 

Some 10 people were left injured in the accident in Nalchik, in the mountainous Kabardino-Balkaria region.

Footage shows how the chairs suddenly fell with riders screaming as they landed in trees.

Splashes were heard in the background as others hit the water of the 22ft-deep Lake Trek. 

Footage also shows one tourist’s fall to the ground when the cable gave way.

Thirteen people were left dangling on chairs and had to be evacuated by the emergency services.

Grabs: Chairlift snaps
The chairlift snap sent people plunging into the water (Picture: Telegram)
Tourist terror as a chairlift collapses in a Russian resort, with four people falling into a lake, six plunging to the ground, and others left dangling, in Nalchik.
Four people fell into a lake, six fell to the ground, and others were left dangling (Picture: social media; east2west news)
Tourist terror as a chairlift collapses in a Russian resort, with four people falling into a lake, six plunging to the ground, and others left dangling, in Nalchik.
Footage shows how the chairs suddenly fell with riders screaming as they landed in trees (Picture: social media; east2west news)

The injured, including one child, were taken to hospital, with one person in a serious condition.

‘One patient is in serious condition in an intensive care unit,’ said a regional health ministry spokesman. 

The chairlift – to a local scenic viewing point – was originally built in 1968.

Wear and tear of cables is considered as ‘the preliminary cause of the accident’, reported TASS citing emergency services. 

A criminal investigation has been opened to confirm the cause of the accident.

‘During the investigation, all other versions will be considered,’ said the emergency services source. 

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