Rockfall at Pavagadh hill kills 2, injures 5 pilgrims
India
A rockfall at Pavagadh Hill in Gujarat early Friday morning left two pilgrims dead and five others injured while they were heading to the Kalika Mata Temple.
Heavy rain and loose soil caused large boulders to tumble down near Patiyapul, catching visitors off guard.
Shubham Soni and Bhavesh Patel identified
The victims have been identified as Shubham Soni, 45, and Bhavesh Patel, 50.
The injured were quickly taken to Halol's government hospital for treatment.
Rescue teams are still clearing debris and checking for more people.
This accident has sparked fresh worries about safety at Pavagadh, especially during monsoon season when landslide risks run high.