In a devastating incident, a cable car cabin carrying 10 people plummeted from a station in Medellín, Colombia, leaving one person dead and nine others injured. The accident occurred on the K line of the city's Metrocable network of cable cars around 04:30 local time (10:30 GMT).

Local reports indicate that dozens of people were trapped in cabins that were stopped between stations. The Metrocable, which was established in 2004, holds the distinction of being the first public transport network of its kind in the city.

Medellín Mayor, Fico Gutiérrez, declared the situation an emergency, stating, "There is an emergency on the Metrocable system in the northeastern area of Medellín. A cabin with 10 people fell to the lower part of the platform at Popular Station. People are being transported to medical care centers for treatment."

Disturbing footage captured by local media showed numerous individuals lying on the ground, presumably injured from the cable car accident. Carlos Quintero, the head of Medellín's disaster response agency, shared with local media that one cabin had come to a halt as it was entering the station. Tragically, it was struck by the cabin behind it, causing it to detach and fall to the pavement.

The Metrocable, comprised of six lines and 20 stations, was inaugurated in 2004 with the intention of connecting low-income areas situated on steep hills to the city center, thus effectively reducing crime rates. Regrettably, according to Metrocable manager Tomás Elejalde, this accident is deemed the worst since the system's inception.

As the investigation into the cable car accident continues, authorities are focused on providing medical treatment and support to the injured victims. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with public transportation systems, underscoring the importance of stringent safety measures to ensure the well-being of commuters.