The cable supporting an out-of-service ski lift at the Swiss mountain resort of Titlis Engelberg ripped during maintenance work, injuring several people.
The exact number of those injured and their condition was not immediately available, but officials confirmed no tourists were involved in the incident.
Helicopters with rescue workers have been dispatched to the accident site, 35 km south of Lucerne.
An official investigation has been launched.
Putin hopes nuclear weapons 'will not be required' in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Sunday that Russia had sufficient strength and resources to take the war in Ukraine to its logical conclusion, though he hoped that there would be no need to use nuclear weapons.
China' Xi to visit Russia May 7-10, Kremlin says
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from May 7-10, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
Labor wins Australia election
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party was projected to win over the conservative opposition, Sky News Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said as early vote counting showed Labor in a strong position.
Israel renews strikes on Syrian cities 'in support to Druze minority'
Israeli strikes targeted the vicinity of Syria's Damascus, Hama and Daraa countryside late on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.
Australians vote in national election with their sights on Trump, living costs
Australians voted on Saturday in a national election that polls show will likely favour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor Party over the conservative opposition, as worries about Donald Trump's volatile policies overshadowed calls for change.
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