Six people lost their lives on Saturday after the truck of the freight rope collapsed in the historic temple of Pavagadh Hill, the famous Shakti Peeth in the Gujarat’s Panchmahal district. The accident occurred that the truck used for the transport of building materials did not work and crashed during the descent, the officials confirmed.
“Six dead as a wire wire of the freight rope will surprise at the Pavagadh Hill temple in the district of Gujarat’s Panchmahal,” Gujarat police said in an official edition. Police Superintendent Panchmahal, Dr. Harsh Dudhaat, confirmed the victims and said police and fire teams were immediately sent for rescue and help.
Minister Rushikesh Patel said, “According to the reports I received, there were two ropes to go up Pavagadh-one for goods and materials, and the other for passengers visiting the temple. It was sent and sent and sent and sent and sent and sent and sent and sending lives. ”
The victims were workers and employees for the rope
According to collector Panchmahal Ajay Dahiya, the victims of two lift operators, two workers and two other individuals who accompanied the wheelchair at the time of the incident.
“The fall of the fall occurred near the basic point, near the first cable tower,” Dahiya said. However, local officials were unable to confirm the exact height from which the trolley fell.
The main passenger, which transmits pilgrims to the temple, was closed to the public since the morning due to unfavorable weather conditions, he added.
Historical Temple attracts millions of devotees
Pavagadh Hill, dedicated to the goddess Kali, is one of the most respected pilgrimage sites of Gujarat and attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors every year. The temple is located at an altitude of about 800 meters. Pilgrims usually either climb almost 2,000 steps or use the cable cars to reach the top.
Pavagad Hill is rising from the ancient city of Champaner in three different stages, with its plateau located about 1,471 feet above sea level.
Safety under control as the investigation takes place
The authorities initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause of the tragedy and assessed whether the negligence or failure of the equipment was involved.
The Gujarat government is expected to review safety protocols for Lanowa operations, especially due to the high trace of the temple and great dependence on cable cars for pilgrimage.
The rescue operations continued in the evening and the teams tried to clean the web and ensure the safety of the surrounding devices. Officials urged the public to avoid this area until the situation was fully resolved.
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