Gujarat: Over 40 trapped on Pavagadh ropeway

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A cable dislodged from the aerial ropeway connecting the revered Kalika Mata temple in Gujarat's Pavagadh, leaving more than 40 passengers suspended in 10 cabins at an altitude of 763 meters, triggering a dramatic rescue operation that lasted over 30 minutes. The incident took place on Friday evening, shortly before the scheduled closing time of 8 pm.

The track rope of the aerial ropeway, managed by the Usha Breco company under the name "Udan Khatola", unexpectedly detached from the conveyor. Recognising the gravity of the situation, the state government has intervened by initiating an inquiry into the Pavagadh accident.

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Minutes it took for rescue operation to be complete

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