Watch: Rescue of survivors from Italian cable car crash

The incident happened on Thursday when a traction cable snapped in thick fog, sending a cabin crashing into a pylon during its ascent. On board were four tourists and the operator; only one survived and was airlifted to Ospedale del Mare in Naples.

A second cabin, stranded further down the route, was safely evacuated.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.

The cable car, popular for its views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, had recently reopened for the season.