A Friday marked by tragedy
Last Friday, a devastating accident on the Monte Faito cable car cost four lives, leaving a community in shock and demanding answers. The Torre Annunziata Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation, registering four individuals as suspects for their roles in the management, maintenance, and safety of the system.
Who is under investigation
According to the prosecutors, those under investigation are:
- The responsible for the operation and maintenance of the cable car
- The general director of the facility
- Two employees of the Ente Autonomo Volturno (EAV)
Their inclusion in the investigation register is a procedural step to allow the assignment of autopsies on the victims. These examinations are crucial to fully understand the dynamics of the disaster and to identify any negligence or procedural errors.
What the investigation focuses on
Beyond the autopsies, investigators are reviewing maintenance records, internal communications, and operational procedures from the hours and days leading up to the accident. They aim to determine whether any reported malfunctions were ignored, or if there were structural flaws that went unnoticed. Witnesses will also be questioned, and surveillance footage reviewed.
The role of Ente Autonomo Volturno
The EAV, the regional public transport authority in Campania that operates the cable car, is under particular scrutiny. Prosecutors are evaluating whether all safety protocols were followed, and whether there is organizational liability at the institutional level. Given the gravity and public impact of the incident, authorities are pushing for a swift yet thorough investigation.
Waiting for justice
The local community and the families of the victims await answers. The grief is raw, but it is accompanied by a deep desire for justice and the hope that no one else will have to face such a tragedy. The investigation, while painful, is essential to ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for those who lost their lives.
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