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Peepal Tree Collapse in Churchgate Injures Two, Damages Vehicles
A big peepal tree fell down in a place called Churchgate in Mumbai, India.
It happened near a metro station on a Monday afternoon.
Two people got hurt when the tree fell.
They were taken to hospitals and are doing okay now.
The tree also fell on four cars and a small shop.
It blocked traffic on one side of the road for a little while.
Firefighters, police, and city workers came to help.
They found that digging work was happening near the tree's roots.
The tree was next to a building that was being built.
City officials are now writing a report to decide who should be responsible.
A huge peepal tree fell near B-2 Metro Station, opposite Kelan Bhavan in Churchgate, Mumbai, on Monday afternoon.
Two people were injured: Sandeep Gamre, 55, and Shakil Yunus, 62, both reported in stable condition.
Four vehicles and a nearby stall were damaged, and traffic on one side of the carriageway was disrupted.
The tree stood on private premises adjoining an under-construction six-storey building, where excavation work was found during inspection.
A civic official said a detailed report will be submitted to higher authorities recommending action against those responsible.
- Who
- Two people were injured: Sandeep Gamre, 55, and Shakil Yunus, 62; Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and ward staff responded.
- What
- A huge peepal tree collapsed near B-2 Metro Station, injuring two people and damaging four vehicles and a nearby stall.
- Where
- Near B-2 Metro Station, opposite Kelan Bhavan, Churchgate, Mumbai.
- When
- Monday afternoon, reported at around 12.36 pm.
- Why
- The tree stood on private premises adjoining an under-construction six-storey building, and excavation work was found around the tree during inspection; a report recommending action against those responsible is being prepared.
Key facts
- Location
- Churchgate, Mumbai
- Incident
- Peepal tree collapse near B-2 Metro Station
- Time reported
- 12.36 pm (Monday)
- Injured
- 2 (Sandeep Gamre, 55; Shakil Yunus, 62)
- Vehicles damaged
- 4
- Injuries
- Gamre suffered a clavicle fracture; both in stable condition
- Hospitals
- Bombay Hospital (Gamre), GT Hospital (Yunus)
- Context
- Excavation work found around tree near under-construction six-storey building
Quotes
Unidentified civic official
Civic official reporting on the incident and investigation
“The tree was located within private premises, adjacent to the compound wall and the plinth of an under‑construction six‑storey building. During our inspection, we found excavation work being carried out around the tree. As our teams were engaged in clearing the fallen tree and inspecting the site, a detailed report will now be prepared and submitted to the higher authorities, recommending further action against those responsible.”
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