Cable Car Accident Kills 14 In Piedmont ItalyAccident caused by cable and brake failuresPosted: 2 years agoShare Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Email This StoryA cable car plunged to the ground on Sunday near the top of a mountain in the northwestern region of Piedmont in Italy. 14 people died in the accident caused by cable and brake failures. The cable car had almost reached the end station on Mottarone mountain, a nearly 5,000-foot peak, on Sunday afternoon when it suddenly started sliding backward. It slid for hundreds of meters at a height of nearly 40 feet, hitting a pillar and plunging to the ground. There was only one survivor, a 5-year-old boy. The crash remains under investigation. Know something we don't about this accident? or do you have a news tip for us? Let us Know Would you like to leave well wishes or remembrances for family members? Send your message Have a fundraiser started on behalf of those affected? share it with us so we can let others know Messages No message - Add First Message More News Benefits of hiring a wrongful death attorney3 years agoAttorney will work with insurance adjusters after an accident3 years agoMost common causes of commercial trucking accidents3 years ago Tags: