Hundreds get stuck at high elevation after malfunction on Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
ABC7 Los Angeles••nation
Key Points:
- The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway malfunctioned around 8 p.m. on Friday, stranding hundreds of people at an elevation of about 7,500 feet for several hours.
- Some stranded passengers experienced sickness due to the high elevation while waiting for rescue.
- Crews began evacuating people slowly after midnight, with the last tram car reaching the bottom around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.
- The tramway remained closed all day Saturday but resumed normal operations on Sunday.
- During the delay, passengers were provided with free food, drinks, blankets, and activities for children.
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