Chairlift with 80 people, including children, stopped in Carpathians

A chairlift with about 80 people on it stopped on Mount Zakhar Berkut (Lviv Region), mountain rescuers from the State Emergency Service are working at the scene.

"As of 01.10 pm, 42 people have already been removed, including 22 children. The work is ongoing," the message says.

The height of the mountain is 1,242 meters.

People are being rescued. Photo: State Emergency Service

Recall that the other day on Mount Pip Ivan in the Carpathians, the air temperature dropped to -13 degrees. When planning a trip to the mountains, be sure to take into account the weather conditions and download the "Rescue in the Mountains" application.

In addition, a storm warning has been announced in the western regions tomorrow due to strong winds.