Tree Collapse in Thane: Fireman Injured Amid Rescue Efforts

A 33-year-old fireman was injured and two vehicles were damaged when a tree fell after heavy rains in Thane city. Civic officials confirmed the incident and rescue operations were swiftly initiated. The fireman suffered minor injuries and the damaged tree was removed to prevent further harm.

In a concerning incident following heavy rains in Maharashtra's Thane city, a 33-year-old fireman faced injuries, and two vehicles were damaged as a tree collapsed, according to civic officials.

The event unfolded in Savarkar Nagar around 11:35 am, resulting in the crushing of an unoccupied auto-rickshaw and a car, confirmed Yasin Tadvi, chief of Thane Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell.

Local fire personnel and regional disaster management teams swiftly responded to the scene for rescue and clearance operations. Amid the rescue efforts, a tree branch fell on fireman Uttam Patil, causing a minor leg injury that was treated on the spot. Authorities ensured the complete removal of the tree to mitigate further risks.

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