An incident occurred today in Lohardaga involving Hindalco’s ropeway used for bauxite transport. Twelve trolleys carrying bauxite from Bagdu Mines fell one after another into a residential area, raising safety concerns.
The incident happened early Sunday morning when fewer people were around. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported. Residents felt relieved that it happened on a day when most people were indoors or away from the area.
Hindalco’s ropeway system has been transporting bauxite efficiently for years, but this incident highlights the need for better safety measures. Some villagers said similar accidents have happened before, though none caused major harm. This has brought back discussions about the safety of ropeway systems near homes.
Hindalco officials assured that they are investigating the issue and will take steps to avoid such incidents in the future. Local authorities are also looking into the matter and may review the ropeway’s safety protocols.
