Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Woman Mourns Son After Fatal Pavagadh Ropeway Accident
A ropeway trolley carrying six people near Pavagadh, Gujarat, fell after its cable broke.
Among the victims was a florist who was last heard from around 1 PM.
His mother recalls their last conversation.
The ropeway operator says the incident happened suddenly in cloudy conditions.
All six in the trolley died.
Authorities are investigating with forensic help to determine details.
The ropeway carries cargo.
The temple on the hill is a popular destination.
Six people died after a cargo ropeway cable snapped.
The accident occurred on Pavagadh Hill in Gujarat.
A florist was among the victims; his mother recounts their last call.
Ropeway operators reported poor visibility.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause.
- Who
- Six people, including operators and a florist
- What
- Died in a ropeway accident
- When
- Saturday, around 3 PM (per existing summary)
- Where
- Pavagadh Hill, Gujarat
- Why
- Ropeway cable snapped
- Deaths
- Six
- Location
- Pavagadh Hill, Gujarat
- Victims
- Six, including ropeway operators and a florist
- Cause
- Ropeway cable snapped
- Incident Time
- Around 3 PM, Saturday (per existing summary)
- Ropeway Use
- Cargo transport
- Investigation
- Underway, including Forensic Science Laboratory
Sources
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