Chairlift malfunction injures three snowboarders

On Saturday at Thredbo Ski Resort in New South Wales, a chair on the Kosciuszko chairlift detached after what the resort described as an unexpected gust of wind. The Kosciuszko is Australia’s longest ski lift. Three snowboarders in their twenties—two women and one man—fell several metres onto the snow near Eagles Nest and suffered facial and back injuries. Resort staff and emergency responders attended the scene; the incident has been described by Thredbo as isolated and unusual.

SafeWork NSW has opened an investigation and an independent engineer has been engaged to examine the lift and its maintenance history. Thredbo management reiterated its commitment to safety and said operations will be reviewed while the probe continues. The resort previously experienced a chairlift incident in 2019, which officials said was unrelated. Authorities aim to determine how the lift detached and whether changes are needed to prevent a similar accident.

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