Editorial photo #13749598 Disaster and Accident

Hundreds Trapped Mid-Air After Major Malfunction Hits Gulmarg Gondola

Indian Army personnel, State Disaster Response Force teams, police officers, and local volunteers conduct a large-scale rescue operation after a technical malfunction halts the Gulmarg Gondola in the resort town of Gulmarg, India, on May 25, 2026. Hundreds of tourists are stranded inside cabins suspended above the mountainous terrain after the gondola service stops. Rescue teams are deployed to evacuate passengers amid challenging weather and difficult mountain conditions. Authorities report approximately 500 tourists are affected by the disruption, with no major injuries reported. The Gulmarg Gondola is one of the highest cable car systems in the world and a major tourist attraction in the Kashmir Himalayas. (Photo by Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13749598
Date taken: 25 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sajad Hameed/NurPhoto
Category: Disaster and Accident

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