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IN PHOTOS: One injured after massive tree falls on multiple houses in Maharashtra's Thane

Updated On: 18 September, 2026 11:26 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A woman was injured after a large tree fell on at least four rooms across two chawls near the crematorium in the Balkum area of Thane (West) in Maharashtra, on Friday evening, officials said. Pics/RDMC

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Multiple structures were also damaged in the incident, officials said. Pics/RDMC
Multiple structures were also damaged in the incident, officials said. Pics/RDMC
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According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC), the tree fell on a total of four rooms in two chawls
According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC), the tree fell on a total of four rooms in two chawls
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At T M Patil Chawl, a portion of the roof sheets of Room No. 4 was damaged after the tree fell on the room. The remaining roof sheets were found to be in a dangerous condition, following which the room was temporarily vacated
At T M Patil Chawl, a portion of the roof sheets of Room No. 4 was damaged after the tree fell on the room. The remaining roof sheets were found to be in a dangerous condition, following which the room was temporarily vacated
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At Kotkar House Chawl, the roof sheets of Room No. 1 were extensively damaged. As the remaining portion of the roof was considered dangerous, the room was vacated
At Kotkar House Chawl, the roof sheets of Room No. 1 were extensively damaged. As the remaining portion of the roof was considered dangerous, the room was vacated
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According to the RDMC of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Sarita Prajapati, 24, a resident of Room No. 1 at Kotkar House Chawl, suffered injuries to her leg and shoulder after the tree fell
According to the RDMC of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), Sarita Prajapati, 24, a resident of Room No. 1 at Kotkar House Chawl, suffered injuries to her leg and shoulder after the tree fell
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Fire brigade personnel reached the spot with a fire vehicle, while staff from the disaster management cell arrived with a utility vehicle. Personnel from the Tree Authority Department were also present at the site, the RDMC said
Fire brigade personnel reached the spot with a fire vehicle, while staff from the disaster management cell arrived with a utility vehicle. Personnel from the Tree Authority Department were also present at the site, the RDMC said

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