Chhattisgarh, India, March 22, 2026: A tragic ropeway accident in Chhattisgarh left one person dead and six others injured after a trolley returning from a temple reportedly fell during its descent, officials said on Sunday.
According to initial reports, the incident took place when a ropeway trolley carrying pilgrims was descending from a hilltop temple after darshan, suddenly losing stability and falling from a significant height.
Local authorities and emergency response teams rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the accident and launched rescue operations to evacuate the injured passengers.
Officials confirmed that one person died on the spot due to the impact, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Hospital sources said that some of the injured are in critical condition, while others are being kept under observation as doctors continue to monitor their recovery closely.
Preliminary information suggests that a possible technical malfunction or cable failure may have caused the trolley to derail, although a detailed investigation has been ordered to determine the exact reason behind the incident.
Police and district administration officials have cordoned off the ropeway site, restricting movement in the area until safety inspections are completed.
Authorities are also examining maintenance records and operational protocols of the ropeway system to check whether safety guidelines were properly followed.
The incident has triggered concern among pilgrims and local residents, with calls for stricter safety audits and improved infrastructure management at religious tourism sites.
Further details are awaited as rescue teams continue their search and investigation teams work to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal accident.
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