A cable car crash near Naples, Italy, resulted in four fatalities, one serious injury, and one missing person. The accident occurred at Monte Faito in Castellammare di Stabia. Reports suggest a snapped cable may have caused the crash, and rescue efforts are being delayed by fog and strong winds.

Four individuals lost their lives, one person sustained severe injuries, and another remains unaccounted for after a tragic cable car accident that occurred on Thursday near the southern Italian city of Naples, according to statements from local rescue teams and firefighters.

The incident unfolded on Monte Faito, situated in the town of Castellammare di Stabia. The cable car involved in the accident is part of a popular transportation system that connects the town to the scenic mountainous area, often frequented by tourists and locals alike.

Umberto De Gregorio, the chairman of EAV—the public transport company that manages the cable car service—confirmed the severity of the incident. "The cabin at the top has crashed," he stated, underscoring the scale of the disaster.

Preliminary reports from several Italian media outlets suggest that the crash may have been caused by the snapping of one of the support cables holding the cabin. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause, but the failure of the cable is being investigated as a primary factor.

Efforts to carry out rescue and recovery operations have been severely challenged by adverse weather conditions. Thick fog and strong winds have complicated the mission, making access to the crash site more dangerous and slowing down the response time. Vincenzo De Luca, President of the Campania region, addressed the situation during an interview with RAI, Italy’s public television broadcaster, acknowledging that weather-related difficulties were hindering the ongoing rescue efforts.

As investigations continue and emergency crews work tirelessly under tough conditions, officials are urging the public to remain patient as more details emerge regarding the cause of the tragedy and the fate of the missing individual.