Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Tuesday visited the site in Chembur where a tree fell on a school bus, killing an 11-year-old student and injuring four others. She later met the injured students and the victim's family at Zen Hospital and ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident. PICS/BMC
Updated On: 2026-07-01 12:26 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The accident occurred around 2.58 pm near Diamond Garden in Chembur when an old peepal tree suddenly uprooted and fell on a moving school bus belonging to Universal High School, which was carrying students home
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), 13 students travelling on the bus were rescued with the help of the driver, conductor, and local residents immediately after the incident. Five injured students were rushed to Zen Hospital. One child was declared dead on arrival
"The tree fall on a school bus in Chembur is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. One innocent student lost his life, while four others were injured," Mayor Tawde said
"If any kind of negligence is found, strict action will be taken against those responsible. No compromise will be tolerated regarding the safety of citizens," she added
The condition of the injured students is currently stable, Mayor Tawde said.
