The death toll of the cable car collapse in Italy rises to 12

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a representative of the region's mining rescue and speleological service.

“At the moment, rescuers have removed 12 bodies.

This number may change with the course of further operation.

Perhaps there is one more victim, but this cannot be officially confirmed, ”the source said.

Earlier it was reported about nine deaths as a result of the incident.