Ski lifts hit by gusts of wind, 150 rescued in Valsesia

(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 6 - Alpine rescue services rescued some 150 skiers and hikers after ski lifts were hit by icy gales in the Valsesia winter sports area near Vercelli Friday.
    A group of people, the Piedmont Alpine and Speleological Rescue Service said, is at the Passo dei Salati ski lift station where the company that manages the slopes has started transporting them down the valley using snow groomers.
    Difficulties are being reported down the valley, between Pianalunga and Alagna where there is not enough snow for transport with snowcats and the presence of ice on the service roads prevents access with wheeled vehicles.
    At the moment, the Alpine Rescue said, there are no critical situations. (ANSA).