A 25-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after a tree fell amid rains near Yashodhan Nagar Hospital in Maharashtra's Thane West on Tuesday evening, officials said.
The incident was reported to the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-rain-alert-authorities-shut-forts-waterfalls-and-lakes-for-tourists-23638630" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane Municipal Corporation's (TMC)</a> Regional Disaster Management Cell at around 6.30 pm on July 7, 2026.
The fallen tree also damaged a parked car, while civic and emergency teams immediately reached the spot to carry out rescue operations.
<h2>Tree collapses on road</h2>
According to officials, the tree fell on a parked car. At the same time, a woman walking along the road, identified as Drishti Kadam, 25, was also trapped under the fallen tree.
Officials said that she suffered serious injuries, particularly to her back.
She was given immediate assistance and later shifted to Jupiter Hospital in Thane for further medical treatment.
<h2>Emergency teams conduct rescue operation</h2>
Several teams reached the incident site following the alert.
Those present included disaster management officials, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/thane-rains-firefighter-injured-during-tree-removal-work-after-tree-falls-on-building-premises-23638445" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Thane Fire Brigade personnel</a> with a rescue vehicle, Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF) personnel, emergency medical staff with an ambulance, tree authority department officials and locals.
The fallen tree was cut into pieces and removed from the road.
The area was cleared for traffic movement after the rescue operation was completed.
<h2>Car damaged in tree fall</h2>
The impact of the tree fall caused extensive damage to the parked car.
Officials said the vehicle suffered major damage due to the heavy tree collapse.
The incident caused temporary disruption in the area until the tree was removed and the road was reopened.
<h2>Efforts are underway to reduce risks from falling trees: BMC chief</h2>
Meanwhile, Mumbai civic body is working to improve <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-tree-falls-damage-vehicles-residents-urge-better-tree-maintenance-23638565" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">tree safety during the monsoon season</a>, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said, following concerns over tree fall incidents caused by heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Speaking at a press conference, Bhide said that tree falls often happen suddenly, making them difficult to predict and prevent.
She said that while some people escape with minor injuries, others are not as fortunate.
For more Mumbai Monsoon coverage, including weather forecasts, rain updates, transport disruptions, lake levels and civic advisories, visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/topics/mumbai-monsoon" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Monsoon page</a>.

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The fallen tree also damaged a parked car, while civic and emergency teams immediately reached the spot to carry out rescue operations, officials said on Tuesday

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