6 individuals passed away after the cable television wire of a freight ropeway snapped at the prominent Pavagadh Hill temple in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district on Saturday, a cops authorities stated.
Superintendent of Police Haresh Dudhat verified the 6 deaths and stated authorities and fire brigade groups were at the area for rescue and relief operations.
The temple is positioned at a height of around 800 metres, with pilgrims either selecting to climb up some 2000 actions or utilize cable television automobiles to reach the top.
The ropeway for usage by the public was shut because early morning due to severe weather condition, authorities stated.
Pavagadh Hill increases from Champaner in 3 phases and its plateau lies at an elevation of 1471 feet. The hill top has a greatly patronised temple devoted to Goddess Kali. It draws in around 2.5 million visitors every year.
