A large-scale military operation is now underway to rescue six children and two adults trapped in a cable car in northwest Pakistan. They were on their way to school when one of two cables smoked, and the wagon was then halfway to the top of Battagram. Now they hang 274 meters above the ground, and the authorities have launched a major rescue operation in the valley, reports the BBC. Several helicopters have arrived in the area, but it is currently unclear what is the status of the operation itself. Photos from the scene show that crews are being brought down to the wagon, but it is not known if they have managed to lift anyone out. At the same time as they want to get the people out, they must proceed carefully so that the carriage is not damaged further and, in the worst case, comes loose completely. The authorities have also laid out a safety net on the ground. The operation in the valley is demanding due to some wind. At the same time, they fear that the helicopters’ rotor blades could destabilize the chair lift more, a rescue worker told Reuters. – For God’s sake, help us, says Gulfarez to Geo News. He spoke to the TV channel on the phone, and then told that one of the school pupils was unconscious. The children are between 10 and 15 years old. A teacher at the school the children were going to says that around 150 people take the airway every day.
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