six killed after ropeway's cables snap in gujarat
Ahmedabad, Sept. 7 -- Six persons died after the cable wire of a cargo ropeway snapped at Pavagadh Hill in Gujarat's Panchmahal district on Saturday, officials said. The incident at Pavagadh Hill, which is famous for the Mahakalika Temple at the summit, occurred around 3pm, they said. SP Haresh Dudhat confirmed the six deaths and said police and fire brigade teams were at the spot for rescue and relief operations.
The ropeway, meant to carry different items, was going downhill with six persons when the incident occurred, Panchmahal Collector Ajay Dahiya said.
"The deceased comprise two lift operators, two labourers and two others. The impact of the fall was near the base point where the first tower of the cable is located," he said.
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