Rescuers scramble to free dozens trapped on one of world’s highest cable car systems

Rescuers in Ecuador are working through the night to free dozens of people trapped in gondolas on one of the world’s highest cable car systems. Firefighters were alerted around 4 p.m. local time Thursday of a technical failure that affected the Quito Cable Car, leaving at least 70 people trapped, the Quito municipality said in a statement. The department launched a rescue effort in the highlands soon after.