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A 73-year-old woman has died after a horse-drawn tourist carriage suffered a suspected brake failure and crashed near Pontresina, injuring twelve others.
16 days ago · 2 sources
Tourism
Two hikers from Germany sustained minor injuries after an encounter with livestock guard dogs in Val Sumvitg, Graubünden. One hiker slid ten metres down a slope following the incident, which is now under investigation by the Office for Food Safety and Animal Health.
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Zurich
An elderly woman has died from her injuries after being struck by an unattended, driverless delivery van that rolled onto a sidewalk in Zurich. The tragic incident has prompted an investigation and raises critical questions about the safety of autonomous vehicle technology.
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Zurich
A major emergency response was triggered in central Zurich after a refrigerant leak in a shopping centre on Bahnhofstrasse. Approximately 300 people were evacuated, with four taken to hospital and a dozen more treated at the scene.
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Technology
An autonomous PostBus rolled from a stop and crashed into a bank building in Nunningen, causing considerable damage but no injuries. Police are now investigating the cause of the incident involving the self-driving vehicle.
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Accident
Following last week's fatal accident, the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board stated that retrofitting the cable car clamps would not have averted the crash in such strong winds, highlighting the physical limits of the system.
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Titlis
Following last week's fatal gondola crash at the Titlis resort, investigations are focusing on a faulty clamp. Reports reveal the lift operator had previously declined a non-binding manufacturer recommendation for an upgrade, while the safety board claims retrofitting would not have prevented the accident in strong winds.
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Accident
A deadly gondola accident in the resort of Engelberg has left one person dead. While the lift company's chair asserts that staff followed safety protocols amid high winds, initial reports from the scene suggest a 'faulty clamp' may be to blame.
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Accident
A 61-year-old woman was killed after a gondola cabin detached and crashed down a mountainside in the Engelberg-Titlis ski resort. An investigation into the cause, with strong winds reported in the area, is underway.
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Accident
A fatal accident occurred at the Engelberg-Titlis ski resort when a gondola cabin detached and crashed down a mountainside, killing the sole occupant. Strong winds were reported in the area, and an investigation into the cause is underway.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Accident
A 28-year-old German national has died following a base jumping accident in Gimmelwald. The jumper reportedly collided with the terrain after leaping from the 'Nepal Bridge' in the popular extreme sports region.
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