Negligence in the Alps: Zipline tragedy sparks legal action
A tragic event occurred in the Italian Alps. During a zipline ride, a 41-year-old woman fell to the ground from a height of 18 metres. The fall proved to be fatal. The accident took place in front of her closest relatives.
The woman was nearing the end of the 1-kilometre route when witnesses noticed she began experiencing issues with her harness. Witnesses claim that the tourist was not properly secured and that additional safety checks were not conducted before the ride started.
Suddenly, the woman fell, hitting the ground with force. At the end of the route, her family was waiting and witnessed the tragic fall.
Recordings from the ride showed that the leg straps were poorly positioned, and at some points, the harness was not visible. The family has hired a lawyer, accusing the zipline operator of negligence.
Italy: Investigation after the tragic mountain death
The investigation revealed "very serious shortcomings" on the part of the zipline owner. The report pointed to "systematic irregularities" and "technical and managerial violations."
Not only will the owner be held accountable for the tragedy, but also the two employees responsible for fitting the harness, as well as the person who signalled the start of the ride.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
