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December 7, 2018

Fallen tram panel blamed on fastener

PORTLAND (AP) — Officials say a backup safety device meant to keep decorative panels from falling from Portland's Aerial Tram failed, causing a panel to fall off and hit a woman on the head Tuesday.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation said Wednesday that crews found that one of the carabiners that helped hold the panel on the roof broke.


 
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