Cable car collision leaves passengers stranded for 20 hours - full details!

Baba Baidyanath Temple is located near the Trikut Hills in the Deoghar District of Jharkhand.

Also, rope cars have been used to get around this hill station. At this point, two rope cars suddenly collided with each other.

Two were reported dead and more than 40 were trapped inside a rope car.

Subsequently, the rescue squad went to the scene and are engaged in the rescue operation of the people trapped in the rope car. So far, they have rescued more than ten people.

Is it due to a technical glitch?

With the help of two Indian Air Force helicopters, Indian Air Force officials are also involved in the rescue operation. The accident is said to have taken place when the devotees were returning after visiting the Baba Baidyanath Temple. Also, two people were killed and at least 14 were injured in the crash. The crash is said to have been caused by a technical glitch in the cable cars. However, the cause of the accident is unknown.

Similarly, reports say that the rope car manager and other employees fled the scene shortly after the accident. Meanwhile, a couple is said to have been injured and are being treated after a fall.

Help from the villagers 

Together with the National Disaster Rescue Force, the villagers were also actively involved in the rescue efforts. All these rescue operations were carried out by Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bajantri and SI. It is being held under the leadership of Subhash Chandra. Commenting on the situation, Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bajantri said, "The situation here is now under control. Some people are still trapped in the rope car. Rescue operations are underway. All the tourists are being rescued safely. Along with the National Disaster Rescue Force, locals are also assisting."

This is the longest steep ropeway in India, according to the Jharkhand Tourism Department. Also, this ropeway is located at a distance of about 20 km from the Baba Baidyanath Temple. The total length is 766 m, and the mountain range alone is 392 m high.

As well as having a total of 25 cabins in this rope car, it can carry up to four people in each.