Tragedy Strikes in Italy: Woman Falls to Her Death from Cable Car in Front of Husband and Children

In a heartbreaking incident near Calasca Castiglione, Italy, a serene mountain retreat turned into a scene of horror as Margherita Liga, 41, tragically fell to her death from a cable car. With her husband and two young children, aged 6 and 9, watching in disbelief, the accident unfolded when her backpack strap became entangled, causing the cable car to lurch away, dragging her over the edge of a cliff.

More than 100 emergency responders, including firefighters and mountain rescue teams, swiftly mobilized to the scene. Despite their efforts, the fall from a height of over 500 feet proved fatal. The recovery operation, using a helicopter pulley system, highlighted the desperate attempts to retrieve her body from the valley below.

The incident has left the community shaken and serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers that can unexpectedly arise even in the midst of tranquil surroundings.