23 December,2025 01:21 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
All vehicles sustained minor damage from the tree fall, but thankfully, there were no casualties.
A large tree fell on three parked vehicles along Pokhran Road No. 02 near Cosmos Horizon Society in Shastri Nagar early on Tuesday, causing minor damage to the vehicles. The incident occurred around 09.50 AM near Bethany Hospital. No injuries were reported.
Officers from the Vartak Nagar Police Station, along with Disaster Management Cell staff, Fire Department personnel, and Tree Authority workers, worked together to clear the fallen tree from the road.
All vehicles sustained minor damage from the tree fall, but thankfully, there were no casualties. The road was cleared and reopened for traffic after approximately two hours of effort.
Authorities have emphasised their preparedness to handle such incidents and ensure swift resolution, minimising disruptions to local traffic.
Earlier in December, tree from an under-construction site fell on a 69-year-old riding bike; son says helmet saved him; alleges safety barriers were put up around area only after the incident.
My father survived only because he was wearing a helmet. A helmet not only saves lives in road accidents, but can also protect you in unexpected situations - like when a tree fell on my father. Miraculously, the helmet saved him. People should always wear a helmet," Shivaji Khadke told mid-day. Roasaheb Narsoppa Khadke, 69, was seriously injured after a tree from the site of an under-construction society on 18th Road in Khar West collapsed on him while he was riding his motorcycle.
Roasaheb sustained multiple injuries to his chest, head, and arms due to the incident. The construction contractor, a resident of Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli East, is currently admitted to Bhabha Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.
Following the incident, the Santacruz police registered an FIR against the unknown construction contractor and site supervisor for negligence, specifically for failing to secure the construction boundary with proper safety barricades.
Speaking with mid-day, Shivaji said, "On December 2, my father was riding his bike to Andheri via 18th Road in Khar West after going to Khar Danda to bring labourers for construction work. That's when a large tree fell on him from the Evershine Building construction site. My father was wearing a helmet, and that's the only reason he survived. The helmet cracked in the middle, but it saved his life. Due to severe chest pain, he was unable to speak properly. The people responsible must be punished."
