Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Two Tourists Rescued After Railing Collapse at Dabhosa Waterfall
A railing at a popular waterfall in India broke and two people fell into a valley.
People nearby, including forest workers, quickly helped pull them out with ropes.
The injured people were taken to a hospital and are now okay.
The accident shows that the railing was in bad shape and people want the authorities to fix safety problems at the waterfall.
The rescue was fast and saved the tourists from serious harm.
Two tourists fell into a valley after an old iron railing collapsed at Dabhosa Waterfall in Jawhar, Palghar district, Maharashtra.
Local residents and Forest Department personnel quickly rescued the tourists using ropes, pulling them out safely.
The injured tourists were taken to a nearby hospital and are reported to be out of danger.
The incident has raised concerns over the condition of the rusted railing and the adequacy of safety measures at the tourist spot.
Authorities are urged to strengthen safety infrastructure to prevent future accidents.
- Who
- Two tourists, local residents, and Forest Department personnel
- What
- An old iron railing collapsed, causing the tourists to fall into a valley and be rescued
- When
- August 3, 2026
- Where
- Dabhosa Waterfall, Jawhar, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The railing was rusted and gave way, raising safety concerns
- Location
- Dabhosa Waterfall, Jawhar, Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Number of injured
- 2
- Rescue team
- Local residents and Forest Department personnel
- Current status
- Out of danger after hospital treatment