six killed after ropeway cables snap in gujarat

Ahmedabad, Sept. 7 -- Six people were killed when a cargo ropeway trolley collapsed after its cables snapped on Saturday around 3.30pm at the Shaktipeeth on Pavagadh Hill in Panchmahal district of Gujarat, police said. "The cargo ropeway trolley fell from the fourth tower as the cables snapped. We are investigating the exact cause of the incident," said Godhra-Panchmahal range IGP Ravindra Asari, The passenger ropeway, which ferries pilgrims to the Kalika Mata Temple, had been shut due to bad weather. However, the cargo ropeway remained in use for ongoing construction activities. P11

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