An Australian woman has died after an accident at a ski resort in Japan.
The operators of Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Tsugaike Gondola Lift Co, confirmed the death of a customer after the Friday incident on its web page.
The resort said the 22-year-old woman was left hanging in midair after trying to get off a chair lift, when a buckle on her outfit caught onto the chair.
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Some reports said the woman suffered a heart attack before being taken to hospital, where she later died.
"We would like to express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and pray for the repose of their souls," company chief executive and president Tsuneo Kubo said in a statement.
"We will continue to fully cooperate with the police and related agencies in their investigations."
Kubo said staff would also look into strengthening the resort's safety management in an effort to prevent a recurrence.
9news.com.au has contacted The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.
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