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Strong Wind Blamed For Deadly Gondola Crash

March 18, 2026

A horrific scene in Switzerland. A gondola crashed and rolled down a mountain on Wednesday, killing a woman inside. Strong wind gusts in the area led to the accident. Emergency crews rushed to help but couldn't save her. The victim was 61 years old and local to the area. Police say that she was the only person in the gondola that fell. Crews were able to get other passengers on nearby gondolas to safety, and an investigation is now underway by Swiss authorities.