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The operator of a cable car which crashed 18 months ago near Fort William is to face criminal prosecution.The operator of a cable car which crashed 18 months ago near Fort William is to face criminal prosecution.
Five people were injured the at Nevis Range ski centre when a gondola became detached from its cable and plunged 25ft to the ground. Five people were injured at the Nevis Range ski centre when a gondola became detached from its cable and plunged 25ft to the ground.
A three-year-old girl who broke her leg and a Dutch tourist who suffered chest injuries were among those hurt. A three-year-old girl, who broke her leg, and a Dutch tourist, who suffered chest injuries, were among those hurt.
The company and an individual employee are to face charges following the incident in July 2006.The company and an individual employee are to face charges following the incident in July 2006.
Built in 1989, the system climbs nearly one-and-a-half miles(2.4k) to the top station at more than 2,000ft (609m). About 110 people who were stranded in the cable cars and at the gondola stations were rescued from the mountain, many by helicopter.
Built in 1989, the system climbs almost 1.5 miles (2.4k) to the top station at more than 2,000ft (609m).
The findings of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report into the accident were sent to the procurator fiscal, who has advised the Nevis Range Development Company that it faces criminal proceedings.The findings of a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report into the accident were sent to the procurator fiscal, who has advised the Nevis Range Development Company that it faces criminal proceedings.
Safety checksSafety checks
The company released a statement which said: "We are unable to comment at this stage as the matter will become the subject of court proceedings and we do not wish to prejudice the outcome.The company released a statement which said: "We are unable to comment at this stage as the matter will become the subject of court proceedings and we do not wish to prejudice the outcome.
"We will co-operate fully with all investigations and proceedings.""We will co-operate fully with all investigations and proceedings."
The company added that the gondola was immediately closed following the accident and a series of safety checks were carried out in accordance with guidelines from the HSE.The company added that the gondola was immediately closed following the accident and a series of safety checks were carried out in accordance with guidelines from the HSE.
It went on to say: "The lift re-opened on 25 July. Since then, our regular safety and maintenance procedures have continued as normal and we reassure our visitors that the gondola is continuing to work smoothly and safely."It went on to say: "The lift re-opened on 25 July. Since then, our regular safety and maintenance procedures have continued as normal and we reassure our visitors that the gondola is continuing to work smoothly and safely."
The Crown Office confirmed that the company will face prosecution.
A spokeswoman said: "A complaint has been served against the company and a 58-year-old male."
The case is expected to be heard at Fort William Sheriff Court on 21 February.