174 people rescued after gondola malfunction in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Over 170 people had to be rescued Saturday after a gondola malfunction at a Colorado resort, a spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar's KDVR.

According to Winter Park Resort, found about 70 miles west of Denver, the mechanical issue happened at 12:15 p.m. The gondola immediately shut down, as the system is designed for safety reasons.

Jen Miller, the resort's public relations and communication manager, said ski patrol began rescue efforts at 1 p.m. and finished at 6 p.m.

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