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A tragic ropeway accident in Pavagadh has claimed the lives of six labourers. The incident occurred when a wire broke on a bogie carrying construction materials near tower number one. Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel confirmed that all bodies have been recovered and postmortems are underway. The Collector has formed a committee to investigate and will submit a preliminary report to the government.

Key Points: Gujarat Pavagadh Ropeway Accident Kills 6 Labourers Committee Formed

  • Six labourers died when construction trolley ropeway wire broke
  • Incident occurred near tower no. 1 at Pavagadh pilgrimage site
  • All bodies recovered and sent for postmortem examination
  • Police conducting full inquiry into the tragic accident
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'Collector has formed a committee, preliminary report to be submitted to govt': Gujarat Min on Pavagadh ropeway incident

Six labourers killed in Pavagadh ropeway collapse. Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel confirms committee formed, preliminary report to be submitted to government.

"The Collector has established a committee, and a preliminary report will be submitted to the government. Accordingly, the next steps will be taken - Rushikesh Patel"

Panchmahal, September 7

After six people died in a trolley ropeway accident in Pavagadh, Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel said that the Collector has formed a committee, which will submit its preliminary report to the government.

Earlier on Saturday, six people died after a trolley carrying construction material for the ropeway in Pavagadh broke down, Panchmahal DSP Dr. Harsh Dudhaat said.

Speaking to ANI, Patel confirmed that all six bodies of labourers who died in the incident have been recovered.

"In Pavagadh, one ropeway is for passengers, and the other is to transport goods. According to primary information, near tower no. 1, the wire of a bogie carrying six labourers broke, and the entire bogie fell down. The six labourers who were riding it died... All their bodies have been recovered, and it has also been sent for postmortem. The Collector has established a committee, and a preliminary report will be submitted to the government. Accordingly, the next steps will be taken," he said.

Resident Additional Collector JJ Patel added, "At the Pavagadh pilgrimage site, an incident occurred around 3 PM involving construction material, resulting in six casualties. The police are currently conducting an inquiry and investigation. Postmortem examinations are being carried out by a team from the concerned department at the hospital, and all necessary actions are ongoing."

- ANI

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Priya S
Pavagadh is such an important pilgrimage site. Safety standards should be top priority here. My heart goes out to the families of the deceased workers. Compensation should be given immediately.
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Michael C
This is heartbreaking. Infrastructure development shouldn't come at the cost of human lives. Proper safety audits need to be mandatory for all such projects across India.
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Sneha F
Another committee? How many more lives will be lost before actual safety measures are implemented? We need accountability, not just reports. 😔
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Arjun K
Gujarat has been developing rapidly, but worker safety seems to be neglected. These laborers are the backbone of our infrastructure projects. Their lives matter as much as anyone else's.
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Kavya N
Hope the government provides proper compensation to the families. These workers often come from poor backgrounds and are the sole earners. The least we can do is support their families financially.

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