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Ropeway Under Test Collapses in Bihar’s Rohtas With No Injuries as Investigation Begins

A Kolkata team will investigate the load‑test failure before any public opening.

Overview

  • Officials said the failure occurred during a load‑increasing trial when a wire got stuck, damaging a section of the line.
  • An attached tower gave way and four trial trolleys were wrecked, but workers at the site were unharmed.
  • The installation was intended to connect Rohtas block with Rohtasgarh Fort and Rohiteshwar Dham, and authorities said significant work remains.
  • Engineers stated the ropeway will stay closed to the public until trial results satisfy safety requirements, with an external probe underway.
  • The incident has intensified scrutiny of construction quality in Bihar and prompted renewed calls for independent audits and stricter oversight.