Tree Collapse In Howrah Claims Lives Of Two Municipal Employees, Injures One

In Howrah, West Bengal, two Howrah Municipal Corporation staff members died instantly when a tree fell on them while they were reading a newspaper.

In a tragic incident in West Bengal’s Howrah, two staff members of the Howrah Municipal Corporation lost their lives instantly when a tree suddenly collapsed on them while they were reading a newspaper by the roadside. A third staffer sustained injuries in the mishap.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Howrah Municipal Corporation on Tuesday.

Tree Collapse Claims Lives Of Two In Howrah

Confirming the details, Howrah Municipal Corporation Chairman Sujoy Chakraborty said, "...Our 3 staff members were sitting on the roadside, reading a newspaper. A tree fell on them. Two of our staff members, Noor and Mahadev, died on the spot, and the third staff member got injured..."

Chakraborty called it an “unfortunate incident” and assured that the administration stands by the bereaved families. "We will provide the financial assistance to the families..." he added.

 

Further details regarding the incident are awaited.