Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Woman Dies After Tree Fall; Ambulance Delayed by Traffic
A woman was seriously hurt when a tree fell on her and was being taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Unfortunately, the ambulance got stuck in a huge traffic jam on the highway.
The trip took too long, and she passed away before they could get her to the hospital.
The delay was because of heavy traffic and road conditions.
Her family believes she could have been saved if the ambulance had arrived at the hospital sooner.
This emphasizes the importance of quick access to hospitals in emergencies.
Chhaya Purav, 49, died in an ambulance due to injuries sustained in a tree fall.
The incident occurred in Palghar, Maharashtra, during a visit to her former school.
She was being transported to Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai when the ambulance got stuck in heavy traffic.
The ambulance was diverted to Orbit Hospital in Mira Road due to the traffic.
Her husband stated that she might have been saved if they had reached the hospital 30 minutes earlier.
- Who
- Chhaya Purav, a 49-year-old woman.
- What
- A 49-year-old woman, Chhaya Purav, died in an ambulance due to injuries sustained when a tree fell on her, exacerbated by a traffic jam.
- When
- July 31st
- Where
- Palghar, Maharashtra, on NH-48 and en route to Mumbai.
- Why
- The death was caused by severe injuries combined with delays due to heavy traffic.
Contributing Factors
Traffic Conditions & Transport
Contributing Factors
Contributing Factors
Heavy traffic on NH-48 significantly delayed ambulance transport.
Traffic Conditions & Transport
The road conditions and pothole-ridden roads contributed to the delay.
- Victim
- Chhaya Purav
- Age
- 49
- Initial Incident Location
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- Hospital Destination
- Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (originally)
- Cause of Death
- Injuries from tree fall exacerbated by traffic
- Highway
- NH-48
- Ambulance Destination (Final)
- Orbit Hospital, Mira Road
