The ski lift in Georgia’s Gudauri resort caused horror among skiers trying to reach the slopes.
According to local media, the lift had a defect causing it to speed up to double the normal speed.
Skiers were being thrown off their chairs as they tried to get off, captured in terrifying video.
People could be seen flying off the lift trying to land safely on the snow.
No serious injuries have been reported so far, but people were left visible “shaken and shocked”, it has been reported.
The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affair is yet to comment on the incident but is expected to do soon, according to local media.
