59 People Rescued, 1 Hospitalized After Ski Lift Malfunction in New Hampshire

Dozens rescued from ski lift at Dartmouth Skiway

Crews from multiple communities were called in to help the 59 people get down.

59 rescued off malfunctioning ski lift in Lyme

Fifty-nine people, including children, were rescued from a malfunctioning ski lift Thursday in Lyme, fire officials said.

59 people rescued, 1 hospitalized after ski lift malfunction in New Hampshire

Rescue crews had to use ropes in frigid conditions to help the skiers down to safety.

59 skiers rescued from a chairlift in Lyme, N.H.

59 skiers rescued from a chairlift in Lyme, New Hampshire after the lift malfunctioned on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

59 people rescued from ski lift in Lyme, N.H. - The Boston Globe

Crews removed everyone from the lift within an hour and a half, officials said.

59 people rescued from NH ski lift; 1 person taken to hospital

Nearly 60 people, including children, had to be rescued from a ski lift that malfunctioned Thursday in Lyme, New Hampshire, with one person taken to the hospital. The Lyme and Hanover fire departments confirm they responded to the Dartmouth Skiway to assist Dartmouth Ski Patrol with a lift evacuation. Police and fire crews from Lyme, Thetford, and Orford also helped at the scene with the technical rescue. All 59 people on the lift were evacuated…