3 Arrested In Italy Cable Car Crash

May 26, 2021 4:23 am

ROME (AP) – Police in northern Italy have made three arrests in the cable car disaster that killed 14 people. Police made the arrests after an investigation showed a clamp was placed on the brake as a patchwork repair effort and prevented the brake from engaging after the lead cable snapped. Carabinieri Lt. Col. Alberto Cicognani told Sky TG24 on Wednesday that the three people admitted to their involvement during questioning overnight. áHe said the fork-shaped clamp was placed on the brake as a temporary solution to prevent further interruptions in the funicular service.After the lead cable snapped Sunday, the cabin reeled back down the line until it pulled off, crashed to the ground and rolled over.