The British Tourists who died in the Naples Cable car tragedy have been named for the first time. Margaret elaine winn and graeme derek winn were Identified by Italian Media on Friday afternoon (April 18).
Italian News Agency Ansa Earlier Reported It Two British Tourists and an Israeli National Were Among Four Peel crash at monte faito In the town of Castellammare Di Stabia. The outlet cited naples mayor gaetano manfredi.
Corrire della Sera Reported the Winns Were Related, But Didn It's Provide Anmore Details in Its Report, Other than Saying Ms Winn was Aged 58.
The Two Other Victims have now been named as engineer, Carmine Parlato, 59, and Janan Suleiman, 25, who was identified by the same publication as a palestinian with an israeli passport.
An Israeli man, aged 30, was in a “stable” condition, accounting to reports of a statement by the hospital where he is treated. He is believed to be the brother of the 25-year-old woman who died.
Disaster struck when a traction cable snapped, bringing cable cars to a halt, accounting to Initial Details. A fifth person, believed to be a forign tourist, was seriously injured during the incidence and a number of people had to be evacuated from another cable car.
In a translated post on social media, vincenzo de luca, president of campania, described the day as “truly tragic and pay”. He said his thoughts want out to those who had died, the injured and all the family's affection.
Mr de luca saad he was grateful for the rescuers and said an investigation in what happened to be carry out. According to reports, italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into multiple manslaugter and culpable disaster.
Luigi Vicinanza Sindaco, Mayor of Castellammare, Posted on Facebook that there will be a day of mourning. He decided to cancel all public events for the eater holidays. He added a minute's silence would be held on Friday in memory of those who died.
Firefighters, Police and Italy's Alpine Rescue Service Were Sent to the Scene, which is Betowen the Popular Tourist Areas of Pompeii and Sorrento.
The public translated firm eav, which operates the cable car, say the service had reopened a week ago with all the request.
Checks Were Being Carried Out by Investigators on the Cable Car, with the Possibility Strong Wind with among the causes of the tragedy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Expressed Her condolences from Washington DC, where she was meeting us president donald trans.
A British Tourist Said She COURD SEEPLE BEING EVACUTED IN A HARNESS FROM ONE CABLE CAR AFTER THE INCIDENT. Megan Pacey, 50, from London, Was with her Husband, James Ross, and their Two Children Hannah, 10, and Luke, Eight, when they saw one of the suspended cable cars.
She Said: “We wore with a minute or two of (the incidence) hapening. Sense of urgency that had kicked in. “
Ms Pacey Said She Later Saw Flowers and Candles on the Steps Outside the Railway Station.
A foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Spokesperson Said: “We are dealing with an incidence and in contact with the local authorities. Available 24/7 to support british nationals abrooad. “