Gudauri, Georgia

 

 

A ski lift malfunction at a ski resort in Gudurai, Georgia left at least 11 people injured. If you watch the video, the 11 seems like a remarkably low number of injuries. Some were fortunate enough to jump from the lift before it arrived at the station. Those who weren’t fortunate enough to escape beforehand were violent whipped around a corner and thrown into the air. Georgia’ health minister David Sergeenko said that the victims were Georgian, Swedish Ukranian, and Russian citizens. According to the Huffington Post (@HuffPost), there were multiple reports that the injured Sweedish woman was pregnant.

 

 

Video courtesy: NBC NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia is a Country located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. It is a former Soviet republic that is home to Caucus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardiza, a sprawling cave monastery dating back to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti.