Trapped in a blazing inferno, 155 unsuspecting skiers and snowboarders met a horrific end when a cable car caught fire in an alpine tunnel in Kaprun, Austria. The tragedy unfolded when an electrical malfunction sparked a fire in the tunnel, which quickly spread to the cable car, leaving occupants trapped and suffocating from toxic fumes. The tunnel's design, meant to protect from avalanches, ironically became a death trap, blocking rescue attempts. The Kaprun disaster sent shockwaves of horror, prompting a global reevaluation of tunnel safety standards.