Ropeway Collapses During Trial Run In Bihar’s Rohtas, No Casualties Reported | Cities News
Last Updated:December 27, 2025, 12:41 IST A newly built ropeway in Rohtas district collapsed during a trial, damaging four trolleys but causing no injuries. A newly built ropeway in Rohtas district collapsed during a trial, damaging four trolleys but causing no injuries. (AI Image) A major mishap was narrowly avoided on Friday after a newly constructed ropeway collapsed during a trial run in Bihar’s Rohtas district, officials said, adding that no casualties were reported. The incident occurred when the ropeway connecting Rohtas block with Rohtasgarh Fort and Rohiteshwar Dham gave way during testing. An attached tower also collapsed in the process, officials confirmed. Four trolleys being used as part of the trial were damaged, but workers present at the site managed to move to safety, preventing any injuries. The incident has raised concerns over the quality and safety standards of the construction. Speaking to reporters, Khursheed Karim, a senior engineer with Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited, said the ropeway was undergoing trial and testing. “While increasing the load during the test, a wire got …
