The police, fire brigade and paramedics arrived at the scene and provided aid to the injured. Two people suffered more serious injuries and were taken to hospital, reports “Kronen Zeitung”. The remaining injured were treated at the scene.
According to preliminary findings, the wagon jumped off the tracks at one of the bends. Witnesses described hearing a loud bang when the derailment occurred.
The cable car operators say the cause may have been human error. The services inform that it will be necessary to thoroughly check the technical condition of the attractions.
The funicular on which the accident occurred is one of the Prater's historic attractions. The park authorities assured that they are cooperating with the police and technical inspectors. The park was immediately closed until the investigation was completed. The accident caused a great stir among park visitors. The services emphasize that full findings will only be possible after analyzing the recordings and interviewing the queue staff.
