A cable car accident on Monte Faito, near Naples, Italy, has left four people dead, including tourists from Britain and Israel, and one person critically injured.
The cable car, a popular attraction for its scenic views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, had only recently reopened for the season. Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into possible manslaughter and disaster-related charges. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
The tragedy has raised concerns about the safety of tourist infrastructure in the region.
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Several tourists killed in Italy during a cable car crash
Four people were killed and one is in critical condition after a cable car snapped sending a separate car to the ground in Naples, Italy. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. NBC News' Hala Gorani has more on the crash.
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Cable car accident in Italy kills 4 people on Monte Faito, south of Naples
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
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