18-04-2025

Cable Car Crash and Plane Hijacking Incidents

Date: 18-04-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 2 | news.sky.com: 3 | foxnews.com: 1
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"A dramatic rescue scene unfolds with emergency responders and wreckage in the foreground, featuring a snapped cable car suspended in mid-air and a small plane on the ground with visible damage and debris scattered around."

Summary

Two separate incidents occurred: a cable car crash near Naples, Italy, killed four tourists and injured one, while a US man hijacked a small plane in Belize, stabbed passengers and the pilot, and was fatally shot by a licensed passenger.

Key Points

  • Four tourists died and one was injured when a cable car crashed near Naples after a supporting cable snapped
  • The cable car incident is being investigated by Italian authorities for multiple manslaughter and culpable disaster
  • A US man hijacked a small plane in Belize, stabbing passengers and the pilot before being fatally shot by a licensed passenger

Articles in this Cluster

Four dead in cable car crash south of NaplesBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

Four people have died and one was seriously injured after a cable car cabin plunged to the ground near Naples, Italy. The cabin was near the top of Mount Faito when a supporting cable snapped. A second cabin on the line was able to rescue 16 people. The victims were identified as three passengers and the driver, all of whom were tourists. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Cable car accident in Italy kills 4 people on Monte Faito, south of Naples - CBS News

A cable car carrying tourists south of Naples, Italy crashed to the ground on Thursday after a cable snapped, killing at least four people and critically injuring one. The victims included a British and an Israeli woman, and three tourists. Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into multiple manslaughter and culpable disaster. The cable car had just reopened for the season a week prior to the accident, which is being responded to by Italy's alpine rescue, firefighters, police, and civil protection services.

Four killed as cable car crashes to ground near Naples after wire snaps | World News | Sky News

At least four people, described as "two couples of tourists", were killed and one person injured when a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples, Italy, after a wire snapped. One person remains missing and a survivor, a middle-aged man, is in critical condition. Around 50 rescuers were involved in the search operation, which was hampered by fog and high winds. The cable car service had recently reopened for the season and is a popular tourist destination known for its views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Two British nationals among four killed after cable car crashed near Naples, Italian police say | World News | Sky News

Two British nationals were among four people killed when a cable car crashed near Naples, Italy, after a cable snapped. The incident occurred just a week after the cable car reopened for the season. The only survivor, an Israeli tourist, was left in a critical condition. Nine passengers were rescued from a separate cable car that became stuck mid-air near the foot of the mountain. The cause of the incident is being investigated, and the cable car service is expected to remain shut for a long time. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed condolences for the victims and their families, while the UK Foreign Office said it was in contact with local authorities.

American shot dead after hijacking small plane in Belize - CBS News

A US veteran, identified as Akinyela Taylor, hijacked a small plane in Belize with 14 passengers and 2 crew members on board, wielding a knife and stabbing 3 people. The plane landed safely after circling for hours, and Taylor was fatally shot by a licensed passenger who was among those stabbed and is in critical condition.

US man stabs 2 passengers and pilot before fatally shot while hijacking small plane in Belize | Fox News

A US man, identified as Akinyela Taylor, hijacked a small plane in Belize, stabbing two passengers and the pilot before being fatally shot by one of the passengers, who was licensed to carry a firearm. The plane, with 14 passengers and 2 crew members, circled for two hours before landing safely at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, where Taylor was shot. US and Belizean authorities are investigating the incident, but the motive is still unknown.

'Horrifying': Man hijacks plane and stabs passengers before being shot dead | World News | Sky News

A man hijacked a small plane in Belize with 14 passengers and 2 crew members on board, stabbing 2 passengers and the pilot before being shot dead by one of the stabbed passengers, who was licensed to carry a firearm. The plane circled for nearly 2 hours before landing safely, and the wounded individuals were being treated for their injuries. The hijacker, identified as Akinyela Taylor, allegedly demanded to be flown out of the country, possibly to Mexico or the US, but his motives are still unknown.