Archive · 18 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Monday afternoon, reported at around 12.36 pm.
- Where
- Near B-2 Metro Station, opposite Kelan Bhavan, Churchgate, Mumbai.
- 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.
- 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