This is right up there as a “worst nightmare” scenario for skiers and ski resorts. The Gaudari (in Georgia) ski resort chairlift begins to spin in reverse at an incredible rate of speed, sending innocent skiers flying and creating a heap of discarded chairs in the process. Thankfully there were no casualties, although eight people sustained minor injuries.
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