• By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
  • Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:53 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Gujarat Tragedy: Six people have been reported dead after a trolley carrying construction materials for the Pavagadh ropeway broke down in Panchmahal district of Gujarat. The death of the six people was confirmed by the Superintendent of Police Haresh Dudhat, who had visited the location to take a stock of the situation. According to the SP, police and fire brigade teams were at the spot for rescue and relief operations, as quoted by the PTI. 

Videos that have been going viral on social media capture the scene moments before the tragedy struck at the place. In that snapping of the wire could be seen amid the brutal and foggy weather. 

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Where Is The Pavgadh Hill Temple?

The Pavgadh hill temple is located at a height of around 800 metres. Pilgrims can either choose to climb some 2000 steps or use the ropeway to reach the summit. However, owing to the rough weather conditions, the ropeway was shut to the public since the morning, according to the officials. 

Pavagadh Hill rises from Champaner in three stages, and its plateau lies at an altitude of 1471 feet. The hilltop has a heavily patronised temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. It attracts around 2.5 million visitors every year.