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Added on : 2022-04-11 14:56:47

A ropeway carriage collision in Trikut, Deoghar has left 48 people stranded for over 19 hours. They have been stuck on Jharkhand's highest ropeway since 5:00 pm on Sunday. 

On Sunday, two of the ropeway cars collided in Trikut, Deoghar, this resulted in a complete halt of operations leaving many stranded on the carriages. One person has lost their life in this incident. Several people were injured in this ropeway collision incident They have been sent to Deoghar Sadar Hospital for treatment.

While some of the stranded passengers have been rescued, 40 individuals still remain stuck on the ropeway. Drones are being utilised to send food and water to the stranded visitors. Among the stranded individuals are several women and children. A few local guides are also among the people who are stuck on the ropeway,

As per the latest updates, 8 out of the 48 individuals stuck on the ropeway have been rescued. "Of 12 trolleys (stuck), 8 people rescued. About 40 people who're still stuck, are safe...By late evening it's possible that we complete rescue op. Food being provided as much as possible, though not to all trolleys due to difficulties, said Vivek Pandey, PRO, ITBP

Editor & Publisher : Dr Dhimant Purohit

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