A 12-year-old girl from Nagpur, Maharashtra, identified as Trisha Bijwe, sustained serious injuries after a zipline malfunctioned in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred last week while she was vacationing with her family. The zipline rope connected to her harness snapped mid-air, causing her to fall approximately 30 feet into a gorge.
The harrowing incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media. The footage shows the moment the rope broke, sending the young girl plummeting onto the rocks below. According to reports, the incident took place on June 8th, and the video surfaced online recently.
Trisha sustained several fractures and has been receiving treatment at a hospital. Initially, she was treated at a private hospital in Manali but was later referred to a hospital in Chandigarh for further care. Her father, Prafull Bijwe, told the news agency PTI that her condition is now stable.
Initial reports suggest potential negligence by the park's management may have contributed to the accident. Concerns have been raised regarding the condition of the zipline cable, the safety harness, and the supervision protocols in place. A senior police official from Manali stated that a thorough investigation is underway, including technical and forensic assessments. Authorities have registered a case of accidental death and are scrutinizing safety standards and equipment maintenance at the privately operated amusement facility.
Local residents have claimed that safety issues have been raised at the park before. The tragic incident has sparked outrage and prompted calls for stricter regulatory checks on adventure sports facilities, particularly those catering to children. The incident has raised serious questions about the safety measures and maintenance practices at adventure parks across the region. The focus is now on ensuring that such facilities adhere to stringent safety standards to prevent similar accidents in the future.