PICS: Criminal investigation launched after 4 dead in cable car crash

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Four people have died after a mountain cable car cabin plunged to the ground near Naples in southern Italy, emergency services have confirmed.

A fifth passenger was 'extremely seriously injured' in the crash and was airlifted to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Among those killed were British couple Elaine and Graeme Winn.

The other victims have been identified as the cable car operator, 59-year-old Carmine Parlato, and a woman named Janan Suliman.

According to local officials, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday when one of the supporting cables snapped, causing the cabin to fall.

The cable car operator reported that the system had passed a safety inspection two weeks prior.

Authorities have since launched a criminal investigation into the incident.

"When I read the history of this particular cable car, it is not a good one. It's got a very checkered past."

- Barbara Friedman

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