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11-year-old student killed as tree falls on school bus in Mumbai Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has ordered an inquiry into the incident

11-year-old boy dies after peepal tree crushes school van in Mumbai's ... Amid continuous rainfall, a large tree collapsed on a school van at Chembur in Mumbai on Tuesday, killing an 11-year-old student and injuring at least five other students. The incident was reported around 2.50 pm along Road no. 11 near Chembur’s Heritage Pride structure, where a large peepal tree was uprooted and collapsed on a van belonging to Universal High School, according to the police. The tree crushed the school van, trapping 12 children from the school inside the vehicle. The van’s conductor and locals rescued the trapped children soon after the incident. 11-year-old boy dies after peepal tree crushes school van inMumbai’s ChemburRead:https://t.co/gIIXacsMCPpic.twitter.com/YgedSa3iVA — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress)June 30, 2026 Of the 12 children, four sustained minor injuries while one was critically injured. The students were taken to Chembur’s Zen Hospital for treatment. The critically injured student, identified as Vihan Srivastav, was declared dead at 4.23 pm, according to on-duty medical officials, who added that the four children remain stable. The Mumbai Fire Brigade deployed a …

One Student Dies, 10 Injured In Mumbai After Tree Falls...One Student ... 502 A school bus carrying 13 children was crushed after a large tree fell on it in Mumbai’s Chembur on Monday, leaving one student dead and at least 10 others injured. Rescue teams continued cutting through the tree to reach one child who remained trapped inside the vehicle, while four injured students were admitted to Zen Hospital and others were shifted to Jain Hospital, where some were reported to be in serious condition. The Mumbai tragedy has also sparked fresh questions over civic authorities after residents claimed they had repeatedly warned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) about dangerous trees in the area but no action was taken. मुंबई के चेंबूर इलाके में एक दर्दनाक हादसा हुआ है। यूनिवर्सल स्कूल और तिलक नगर स्कूल की बस पर अचानक एक पेड़ गिर गया, जिससे एक स्टूडेंट की मौत हो गई, जबकि चार छात्र घायल हो गए हैं। pic.twitter.com/cQHD76LXs0 You Might Be Interested In Transfer Certificate Dispute Turns Violent as Student Stabs Teacher in Maharashtra School Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal Sparks Political Row After Calling Opposition ‘Kutta’ | Watch Video IVF Despite Husband Crossing Age Limit? Calcu…

Mumbai tree collapse: 11-year-old laid to rest with cricket ball beside him A tragic accident claimed the life of 11-year-old Vihan Srivastav when a tree fell on his school bus in Mumbai. The funeral was marked by profound grief and outrage over administrative negligence. Family members and local leaders are demanding accountability for the fatal incident, emphasizing the need for proper maintenance of civic infrastructure to prevent future tragedies. The community mourns the loss of a bright young boy.

Tree fall is natural: Maharashtra minister on death of student, backtracks later - Rediff.com India News Maharashtra's Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat ignited a political storm with his controversial comments regarding a fatal tree fall incident in Mumbai, raising questions about civic responsibility and monsoon preparedness. Maharashtra's Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat has kicked up a row by saying that falling of trees and lightning strikes are not in human hands, comments made in the wake of the death of a student after a tree collapsed on a school bus in Mumbai. A day after he made the controversial remarks, the Social Justice Minister on Wednesday sought to control the damage, claiming that he had been misquoted and that the civic body should have ensured proper trimming of trees in advance to prevent such incidents. Eleven-year-old student Vihan Srivastava died, and four other children, including a four-year-old girl, were injured after a large peepal tree collapsed onto their school bus in Chembur around 3 pm on Tuesday. The bus was ferrying 13 students of Universal High School to their homes. Asked about the incident, Shirsat on Tuesday said, "How was one to know …

Mumbai rains: 11-year-old dies after tree falls on school bus in Chembur An 11-year-old student died and several others were hospitalised after a tree fell on a school bus carrying 18 children in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday, multiple reports said. A report quoting officials said that 15 students were travelling in the Universal High School van when the tree fell on the vehicle. The 11-year-old Vihan Shrivastav suffered serious injuried and was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead. VIDEO | Mumbai: Tree falls on school bus in Chembur; several children seriously injured, one reported trapped.(Source: Third Party)(Full video available on PTI Videos -https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)pic.twitter.com/dkiMiWE9Mu As many as four students are undergoing treatment at Zen Hospital. According to a report, the incident occurred around 2:50 pm when a tree collapsed onto a bus belonging to Universal School in Tilak Nagar. The bus conductor, with the help of local residents, rescued the students and brought them to safety. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tree collapse. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall act…

1 student killed, 4 injured as peepal tree crashes on school van in ... MUMBAI: An 11-year-old Class 6 student Vihan Shrivastav died and four other children suffered injuries when a 70-year-old peepal tree uprooted and fell on a school van ferrying students of Universal High School in Chembur, to their homes, on Tuesday afternoon. One of the injured children is being treated in the ICU of Zen Multi-speciality Hospital, Chembur East. This is the fifth tree-fall case reported in the city over the last two months, renewing concerns over the safety of ageing roadside trees despite routine inspections by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Tuesday’s incident occurred around 2:58 pm near Road Number 11, close to Diamond Garden. The spot is 2 kilometers from the school which gave over at 2:30 pm. The noise of the crash on the van, which was crushed by the impact, caught the attention of local residents, who moved swiftly to help the trapped children out of the van along with the conductor, before calling BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade, which rushed rescue teams to the spot. Civic officials said five students had already alighted at the earlier stop from the yellow van, a Make For…

'Not In Our Hands': Maharashtra Minister On Boy's Death After Tree ... A day after an 11-year-old boy was killed when a roadside tree crashed onto his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area, Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat defended the government's preparedness while responding to criticism over the tragedy. The Shiv Sena leader told NDTV that the state government would issue a statement on the incident in the Assembly and assured that civic authorities had been instructed to take steps to prevent similar accidents. "Everyone is aware of what happened yesterday. The government will make a statement in the House today, and directions have been given to the municipal corporation to ensure such incidents are not repeated," Shirsat said. However, when questioned about the opposition's allegations that the government's claims of completing pre-monsoon safety measures had been exposed by the incident, the minister struck a different tone. Also Read :Centre Issues Show Cause Notice To Delhi Gymkhana Club In Eviction Proceedings "Ek aadha pedh girna, bijli girna, ye aadmi ke haath mein nahi hai. Ab yeh pedh girne waala hai, ab yeh thode hi na pata rehta hai," he said,…

Ride Home Cut Short: 11-Year-Old Killed As Tree Crushes School Van In ... A 11-year-old student was killed and several others were injured after a large peepal tree uprooted during heavy rainfall and crashed onto a school van in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a major rescue operation. Related News Mumbai Monsoon Fury: Heavy Rain Waterlogs City, IMD Issues Orange Alert - Check Flight Advisory The incident took place on Road No. 11 in Chembur when a school van belonging to Universal High School was transporting students home. According to civic officials, 12 students were inside the vehicle when the tree came crashing down on it amid strong winds and rain. Breaking It Down What safety measures are being discussed for school transport? How have recent rains affected city safety in India? What investigations follow school transport accidents? Created with AI. The incident took place on Road No. 11 in Chembur when a school van belonging to Universal High School was transporting students home. Assistant Commissioner of Mumbai's M-West Ward said that 12 students were rescued immediately, while one child remained trapped inside the mangled vehicle. Rescue personnel…

Minister's 'not in our hands' remark spark row after Mumbai schoolboy death as rain fury exposes safety risks | Maharashtra - India TV News Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat on Wednesday sparked a political controversy after saying that the falling of trees and lightning strikes are beyond human control, a remark that came a day after an11-year-old studentwas killed when a tree collapsed on a school bus in Mumbai. Facing criticism over his comments, the Shiv Sena leader on Wednesday sought to clarify his statement, saying he had been misquoted and insisting that the civic authorities should have ensured proper tree trimming and maintenance before the onset of the monsoon to prevent such incidents. 11-year-old Vihan Srivastava was killed and four other children, including a four-year-old girl, were injured after a large peepal tree fell on their school bus in Chembur at around 3 pm on Tuesday. The bus, carrying 13 students of Universal High School, was on its way to drop the children home. Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, Shirsat had said, "How was one to know that the tree was going to fall?" "Falling of a tree or lightning is not in our hands. Maybe there were heavy win…

Telangana School Bus Crash: 40 Students Injured After Falling Into Canal Author 40 students injured in Telangana school bus crash after falling into canal near Khammam. Faulty bus, driver fled—full story, safety tips, minister action inside Newsletter A normal ride home turned into a nightmare for dozens of families when a school bus carrying students fell into a canal near Ganeshpadu village in Telangana. The accident injured around 40 children and caused panic among parents and local residents. Villagers rushed to the spot and helped rescue the students trapped inside the bus. The injured children were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident has raised serious concerns about school bus safety. The school bus belonged to Vivekananda Vidyalayam in Maddulagudem, Vemsuru area. Reports say the bus was carrying between 60 and 100 students while heading home. Near Ganeshpadu village, the bus lost control and fell into a dry canal beside farmland. Children screamed as the bus overturned inside the canal. Local villagers immediately ran to help. Thankfully, no lives were lost in the crash. Several Students injured, after a Private School Bus lost control and overturned…

Seven die in a day: 6 killed in Mankhurd chawl collapse, tree fall ... Seven people died in rain-related incidents across Mumbai on Sunday, taking the city’s monsoon death toll to 10 in less than a week. While six people were killed after a ground-plus-three-storey chawl collapsed in Mankhurd on Sunday night, a 63-year-old man died earlier in the day after a tree branch fell on him in Kurla. An 18-year-old boy died after a tree branch fell on him in Aarey Saturday night. According to officials, a portion of a ground-plus-three-storey chawl collapsed in Mankhurd around 8.30 pm at Chawl No. 5 in Janta Nagar, behind Hanuman Mandir, trapping several residents under the debris. One person was declared dead at the spot, while five others — four women and a man — were brought dead to Shatabdi Hospital. Five minors were among the six people who lost their lives after a house collapsed inMumbai’s Mankhurd area, officials said. The deceased have been identified as Aliya (7), Muskan (14), Nihal (6), Nabiya (2), Soni (32), and Munaf (7). Of the six victims, five were minors. One person, identified as Rehan Ali (24), sustained injuries in the incident. He is currently undergoing treatment …

Tree falls on moving car at Thamarassery Ghat Road; Child injured ... News Desk Last Updated: 09 July 2026, 10:43 AM IST Share The injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital. None of the injuries are reported to be serious. Visuals from the scene Kozhikode: A tree fell onto a moving car on the Thamarassery Ghat Road on Thursday morning, injuring the inmates, including a child. The accident occurred near the sixth hairpin bend. The injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital. None of the injuries are reported to be serious. The vehicle involved was a taxi Innova. A major tragedy was averted as the tree fell on the roof above the third-row seats. However, the rear portion of the vehicle was completely crushed. Traffic, which came to a standstill following the accident, was restored only after prolonged efforts. Fire and Rescue Services from Kalpetta, volunteers from the ghat area, Highway Police, and local motorists together cleared the road. The fallen tree was cut and removed, and the damaged car was taken away from the spot. The incident caused a long traffic jam, and a queue of vehicles continues to build up along the ghat road. Traffic is expected to return to …

Navi Mumbai slab collapse: 14-year-old killed, 11 students injured in ... Updated On:07 March, 2026 07:11 PM IST|Mumbai|mid-day online correspondent The incident occurred around 5.20 pm at Vidya Bhavan building in Sector 2. A tuition class was underway on the ground floor at a residence when a portion of the first-floor slab suddenly gave way and crashed into the room below Fire brigade teams from Vashi, Koparkhairane, and Airoli engage in rescue operations. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT A routine evening tuition class in Navi Mumbai turnedtragicon Thursday after the first-floor slab of a residential building in Koparkhairane collapsed, killing a 14-year-old student and injuring 11 others. The incident occurred around 5.20 pm at Vidya Bhavan building in Sector 2. A tuition class was underway on the ground floor at the residence of teacher Shamli Chaudhary (53) when a portion of the first-floor slab suddenly gave way and crashed into the room below. How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience?Share your feedbackand help us improve. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

Chembur Tree Collapse: BMC Forms Inquiry Committee to Probe Accident ... Chembur Tree Collapse: BMC Forms Inquiry Committee to Probe Accident That Killed 11-Year-Old Student By vishal.singh | Updated: July 1, 2026 18:03 IST 2026-07-01T17:59:05+5:30 2026-07-01T18:03:24+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic tree collapse incident ... Chembur Tree Collapse: BMC Forms Inquiry Committee to Probe Accident That Killed 11-Year-Old Student The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the tragic tree collapse incident in Chembur West, where an 11-year-old student lost his life after a tree fell on a school bus. Taking serious note of the incident, BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has directed Deputy Commissioner (Special Engineering) Purushottam Malavade and Deputy Commissioner (Engineering) Shashank Bhore to conduct a detailed probe into the accident. The committee has been asked to submit its report within eight days. The Commissioner has also instructed the panel to seek expert opinion and recommend measures to pre…

Mumbai rains: 11-year-old dies as tree crushes school van carrying 15 students The incident took place near Heritage Pride and was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 2.58 pm. Fire brigade personnel, police, a 108 ambulance and BMC ward staff rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. Officials said all 15 students were travelling in the Universal High School van when the tree was uprooted and fell on the vehicle.

Mumbai: One dead after balcony collapses at Walkeshwar building Representational Image A portion of the third-floorbalcony of a residential buildingon Babulnath Road in Walkeshwar collapsed late on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The incident was reported to the BMC's Mumbai Fire Brigade at 11:22 pm on June 30, 2026. It occurred at Surya Prakash Building, a ground-plus-three-storey MHADA cessed building located on Babulnath Road in the Walkeshwar area. According to the BMC, a section of the third-floor balcony gave way, prompting an emergency response. Teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BEST, the 108 ambulance service and BMC ward staff were deployed to the site. The BMC initially said that, as per information received from the complainant, one person had sustained injuries and was shifted to the nearest hospital, while further details were awaited. Subsequently, based on information received from the concerned Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of JJ Hospital, the BMC confirmed that the injured person, identified as Santosh Ramchandra Bharaskar (51), was declared brought dead on arrival at the hospit…