Australian woman dies in ski lift tragedy in Japan
A tragic incident took place on Friday morning at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in central Japan where a woman suffered critical injuries while using a ski lift. Despite being promptly rushed to the hospital following the accident, she sadly passed away later that day. The resort CEO, Tsuneo Kubo, explained that the woman's backpack got caught in the lift carriage as she was getting off, causing her to be dragged along by the moving lift. The lift was halted by staff pressing the stop button, allowing for immediate rescue efforts to transport the injured woman to the hospital. Regrettably, local police confirmed her death later that same day. The resort is fully cooperating with the police investigation and is committed to establishing a safer operational environment. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has offered consular assistance to the woman's family, extending their deepest condolences during this challenging time. Due to privacy obligations, further comments have not been provided.
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