Published December 17, 2008 12:14AM
Breaking News: Whistler Excalibur Gondola tower breaks off moorings, trapping passengers
A gondola tower at the base of Whistler, B.C.'s Blackcomb Mountain has come off its moorings, trapping at least six people inside several cars.
A gondola tower at the base of Whistler, B.C.’s Blackcomb Mountain has come off its moorings, trapping at least six people inside several cars.
Witnesses say they heard a big booming from the Blackcomb “Excalibur” tower around 2:30 p.m. PST, followed by a snapping noise. The tower is now leaning quite heavily to one side.
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