Scooter rider was injured and two roadside kiosks damaged after a nearly 40-ft tree fell on Tadbagiya main road in Jajmau
Tree Falls on Road, Injuring Scooter Rider in Kanpur
A scooter rider sustained injuries when a 40-foot tree fell on the Tadbagiya main road in Ward 58, Kanpur, early Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred under the jurisdiction of the Jajmau police station, also resulted in damage to two roadside kiosks. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tree’s collapse.
The fallen tree blocked traffic in both directions, disrupting vehicular movement until around 10 am, when it was removed. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Several cars parked nearby escaped damage, residents said. The tree fell on the scooter and snapped an electricity wire, injuring the rider, who was later taken to a hospital for treatment. Local residents informed the electricity department, following which the power supply to the area was disconnected as a precautionary measure. Download the TOI App.