‘Roots were flagged months ago’: Mayor orders inquiry after tree crushes school van, kills 11-year-old in Mumbai
A devastating incident in Chembur saw a seven-decade-old peepul tree collapse onto a school van, tragically claiming the life of an 11-year-old boy. While the driver attempted to evade the falling tree, the narrow lane proved fatal. Concerns are mounting over potential root damage from recent road concreting work, prompting an inquiry ordered by the Mayor. Several children sustained injuries, with two requiring ongoing medical care.
A devastating incident in Chembur saw a seven-decade-old peepul tree collapse onto a school van, tragically claiming the life of an 11-year-old boy. While the driver attempted to evade the falling tree, the narrow lane proved fatal. Concerns are mounting over potential root damage from recent road concreting work, prompting an inquiry ordered by the Mayor. Several children sustained injuries, with two requiring ongoing medical care.
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