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Cable car accident company fined | |
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The operator of the Nevis Range gondola system and one of its staff have been fined for health and safety breaches following an accident two years ago. | |
Five people were hurt when one of the cable cars at the range broke free and fell 25ft in July 2006. | Five people were hurt when one of the cable cars at the range broke free and fell 25ft in July 2006. |
Nevis Range Development Company was fined £2,000 and Kevin Byrne £1,000 at Fort William Sheriff Court. | |
The company and Mr Byrne had earlier admitted contravening health and safety rules. | |
Those injured included a three-year-old girl who broke her leg and a Dutch tourist who suffered chest injuries. | Those injured included a three-year-old girl who broke her leg and a Dutch tourist who suffered chest injuries. |