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The operator of the Nevis Range gondola system and one of its employees have admitted health and safety failures over an accident two years ago. 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.
The firm and employee admitted contravening health and safety rules. They will be sentenced later.
The case called at Fort William Sheriff Court.