Photo: Roberto E. Rosales /The Albuquerque Journal via AP21 people have been rescued from tram cars on the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after being stranded overnight, officials shared.The passengers had been trapped in the trams since 2 a.m. local time Saturday due to inclement weather, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said, perABC. After being stranded for hours, 20 people were rescued Saturday afternoon, the Bernalillo County Fire Department confirmed onTwitter.The fire department worked with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the New Mexico State Police and New Mexico Search and Rescue on a “coordinated effort” to free the passengers from the first of two cable cars, the fire department tweeted.The last remaining passenger — a reported employee — was eventually saved as well hours after the initial rescue.“We are happy to report that the 20 people have been rescued from Gondola 2,” the fire department wrote. “Gondola 1 still has one employee and we are actively working are rescue plan,” they shared before the second rescue.Sandia Peak Tramway General Manager Michael Donavan toldKRQEthat both employees from the tram and those who work at the Ten 3 restaurant — which is located at the top of Sandia Peak — were stranded in the cars.The people in the trams were in “good condition” despite being stuck, local outletKOATreported. Donavan told the outlet that the passengers had both water and blankets on the tram cars.Officials confirmed toKOB4that the tramway halted due to ice accumulation, with Sandia Peak HR Manager Brian Coon explaining that the “unusually fast” accumulation of ice on a cable created dangerous conditions.Roberto E. Rosales /The Albuquerque Journal via APThe Sandia Peak Tramway was shut down Saturday because of weather conditions, KRQUE reports.Sandia Peak, a popular tourist destination, is located in Albuquerque. The tramway transports visitors 2.7 miles up the Sandia Mountains, according to its officialwebsite.
Photo: Roberto E. Rosales /The Albuquerque Journal via AP
21 people have been rescued from tram cars on the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after being stranded overnight, officials shared.The passengers had been trapped in the trams since 2 a.m. local time Saturday due to inclement weather, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said, perABC. After being stranded for hours, 20 people were rescued Saturday afternoon, the Bernalillo County Fire Department confirmed onTwitter.The fire department worked with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the New Mexico State Police and New Mexico Search and Rescue on a “coordinated effort” to free the passengers from the first of two cable cars, the fire department tweeted.The last remaining passenger — a reported employee — was eventually saved as well hours after the initial rescue.“We are happy to report that the 20 people have been rescued from Gondola 2,” the fire department wrote. “Gondola 1 still has one employee and we are actively working are rescue plan,” they shared before the second rescue.Sandia Peak Tramway General Manager Michael Donavan toldKRQEthat both employees from the tram and those who work at the Ten 3 restaurant — which is located at the top of Sandia Peak — were stranded in the cars.The people in the trams were in “good condition” despite being stuck, local outletKOATreported. Donavan told the outlet that the passengers had both water and blankets on the tram cars.Officials confirmed toKOB4that the tramway halted due to ice accumulation, with Sandia Peak HR Manager Brian Coon explaining that the “unusually fast” accumulation of ice on a cable created dangerous conditions.Roberto E. Rosales /The Albuquerque Journal via APThe Sandia Peak Tramway was shut down Saturday because of weather conditions, KRQUE reports.Sandia Peak, a popular tourist destination, is located in Albuquerque. The tramway transports visitors 2.7 miles up the Sandia Mountains, according to its officialwebsite.
21 people have been rescued from tram cars on the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after being stranded overnight, officials shared.
The passengers had been trapped in the trams since 2 a.m. local time Saturday due to inclement weather, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said, perABC. After being stranded for hours, 20 people were rescued Saturday afternoon, the Bernalillo County Fire Department confirmed onTwitter.
The fire department worked with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the New Mexico State Police and New Mexico Search and Rescue on a “coordinated effort” to free the passengers from the first of two cable cars, the fire department tweeted.
The last remaining passenger — a reported employee — was eventually saved as well hours after the initial rescue.
“We are happy to report that the 20 people have been rescued from Gondola 2,” the fire department wrote. “Gondola 1 still has one employee and we are actively working are rescue plan,” they shared before the second rescue.
Sandia Peak Tramway General Manager Michael Donavan toldKRQEthat both employees from the tram and those who work at the Ten 3 restaurant — which is located at the top of Sandia Peak — were stranded in the cars.
The people in the trams were in “good condition” despite being stuck, local outletKOATreported. Donavan told the outlet that the passengers had both water and blankets on the tram cars.
Officials confirmed toKOB4that the tramway halted due to ice accumulation, with Sandia Peak HR Manager Brian Coon explaining that the “unusually fast” accumulation of ice on a cable created dangerous conditions.
Roberto E. Rosales /The Albuquerque Journal via AP
The Sandia Peak Tramway was shut down Saturday because of weather conditions, KRQUE reports.
Sandia Peak, a popular tourist destination, is located in Albuquerque. The tramway transports visitors 2.7 miles up the Sandia Mountains, according to its officialwebsite.
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