Eight people were injured after a cable car crashed more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above sea level at France\u2019s Val Thorens ski resort on Tuesday, authorities said. <\/p>\n
The cable car was carrying construction workers up the Cime Caron mountain in bad weather conditions when it \u201ccollided with the arrival station,\u201d according to a statement by the Savoie region of France. <\/p>\n
The incident seriously injured two people, and left six others with less severe injuries, the local department said. <\/p>\n
Fire and rescue services responded to the crash, with more than 120 responders mobilized. <\/p>\n
The region\u2019s public prosecutor\u2019s office has opened an investigation, the statement added. <\/p>\n
Construction was taking place ahead of Val Thorens\u2019 ski season. The resort is set to open on Saturday, welcoming visitors until early May. <\/p>\n
Val Thorens is one of Europe\u2019s most popular skiing destinations, and is the continent\u2019s highest altitude resort. It forms part of the 3 Vall\u00e9es, the world\u2019s biggest ski area with 600 kilometers of runs spread between Val Thorens and the two other main resorts of Courchevel and Meribel. <\/p>\n
The Cime Caron mountain, where the incident occurred, has an altitude of nearly 3,200 meters (10,500 feet). <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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