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Cargo Ropeway Trolley Crashes at Gujarat's Pavagadh Due to Brake Failure
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News18•15-10-2026, 16:00
Cargo Ropeway Trolley Crashes at Gujarat's Pavagadh Due to Brake Failure
- •A cargo ropeway trolley crashed at the Pavagadh pilgrimage site in Panchmahal district after suffering a brake failure.
- •Official confirmed that no casualties were reported as the trolley was empty at the time of the incident.
- •The brake failure occurred during a routine inspection of the cargo ropeway system on Thursday morning.
- •Authorities urged pilgrims to ignore social media rumors, clarifying that the separate passenger ropeway is completely safe for travel.
Key Questions Answered
The cargo ropeway trolley crash at Pavagadh was caused by a brake failure that occurred during a routine inspection of the system.
No casualties were reported in the incident because the goods trolley was completely empty at the time of the crash.
Yes, officials have assured visitors that the passenger ropeway operates entirely separately from the cargo system and remains completely safe for travel.
