13 people died tragically after a cable car collapsed near Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy, reports The Guardian.

The cable car had 15 people in total on board, according to a spokesperson for Alpine rescue service, Walter Milan.  The cabin of the cable car was almost crumpled completely.

According to News24, the accident may have been caused by a broken cable at the top of the system. Two children were seriously injured.

Picture:  Twitter / @AFP News Agency

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