Batagram: An urgent operation is currently in progress to rescue eight individuals, including six schoolchildren, who became stranded in a cable car accident in the Batagram region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The incident occurred around 7:00 am local time when one of the cables snapped, leaving the cable car suspended at a height of approximately 900 feet.
Army aviation helicopters and SSG commandos have been called to rescue the stranded schoolchildren and teachers.
The cable car was being used by schoolchildren to cross the valley and reach their school when the accident happened. Residents quickly alerted local officials across the valley using mosque loudspeakers. The cable car, which is suspended by a single rope, contains a total of eight occupants, mostly schoolchildren.
Efforts to rescue the stranded individuals are being hindered by the precarious situation and challenging terrain. To facilitate the rescue operation, the KPK government has been requested to provide a helicopter. Authorities are working closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to ensure a safe and successful evacuation.
An Army helicopter has been dispatched to assist in the rescue operation, and further coordination and safety measures are being taken by the authorities.
