A serious incident occurred at the Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe, where five skiers were hospitalized following a malfunction involving the Comet Express chairlift. Reports indicate that at least ten people were injured across several separate incidents within two hours in the surrounding area. The resort has suspended operations of the Comet Express chairlift while authorities conduct an investigation into the matter. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as multiple skiers reportedly fell from the lift due to a collision between ski lift chairs. Officials are working to gather more information about the injuries sustained and the circumstances of the incident.