Four climbers fall 10 metres in Bușteni after safety rope snaps, rescue under way
Mountain rescuers and two SMURD helicopters are responding to the accident on Valea Albișoarei, where four climbers fell approximately 10 metres after their safety rope broke on Saturday, 11 July 2026. All victims are conscious.
The accident
Four climbers fell approximately 10 metres after their safety rope broke while climbing on Valea Albișoarei in Bușteni, Romania, on Saturday, 11 July 2026. The accident was reported shortly after it occurred, prompting an immediate response from mountain rescue teams. The Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) released a statement confirming the fall was caused by the rope break.
Emergency teams are acting to rescue four people who were climbing in the Valea Albișoarei area of Bușteni. According to initial information, they fell approximately 10 metres after the safety rope broke.
Victims’ condition
All four climbers are conscious, authorities said. Medical teams are on their way to assess their injuries and provide treatment. The victims will be transported from the difficult terrain to the Bușteni stadium, where further medical evaluation will take place.
Rescue operation
Mountain rescuers are working at the scene. The SMURD helicopter from Târgu Mureș was requested to assist, and later an additional SMURD helicopter from Caransebeș was also assigned to the mission. Further ground support includes one SMURD first-aid crew, two mobile intensive care units, and a crew from the County Ambulance Service. All personnel will gather at the stadium in Bușteni.
The safety rope apparently broke.
Investigation and context
The mission is ongoing, and authorities say they will determine the exact circumstances of the incident. The accident refocuses attention on the risks of alpine activities and the importance of verifying safety equipment before setting out.
