Kaprun disaster, Cable car disaster in Austria
The Kaprun disaster was a tragic fire that occurred on November 11, 2000.
The accident happened in a funicular railway servicing the Kitzsteinhorn Mountain.
The disaster had significant impact on safety regulations for cable transportation systems globally.
After the incident, funiculars worldwide underwent safety inspections and upgrades.
A total of 155 people perished, making it one of the deadliest cable car accidents ever.
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