1 killed, 17 injured as ropeway collapses at Chhattisgarh temple during Navratri rush
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Tragedy strikes during Navratri at Chhattisgarh's Khallari Mata temple as ropeway cable snaps causing casualties
A tragic accident at a temple in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district has left one woman dead and 17 people injured after a ropeway cable snapped during the Navratri rush.
The incident caused panic at the popular hill shrine, located about 3,000 feet above ground, as devotees had been arriving in large numbers since early morning for festival prayers.
According to initial reports, the ropeway—used by pilgrims to access the temple atop the hill—collapsed midway, causing cabins to fall and leaving passengers injured. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as people scrambled for safety after the sudden failure.
The temple is a well-known tourist and religious site, drawing heavy footfall especially during Navratri, when daily pilgrim numbers surge significantly.
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