Two die as big tree branch falls on them at 10 number market area

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Two die as big tree branch falls on them at 10 number market area

Tuesday, 04 June 2024 | Staff Reporter | BHOPAL

wo people died after a tree branch fell on them at10 number market on Monday afternoon, injured were taken to the hospital, where one person died during treatment  while the other died 4 hours later. Vehicles and shops have also been damaged in the incident.

Number 10 Market Traders Association President Anand Soni said that second stop resident Narmada Prasad (47) used to operate sugarcane under the shade of the tree. While Panchsheel Nagar resident contractor Ashok Ahirwar (50) had come to drink juice. At around 11.30 am a very big branch of the eucalyptus tree broke and fell. It fell directly on them.

People present on the spot immediately took the injured to the hospital. There Ashok died within a short time, while Narmada Prasad died at around 3:30 pm. Apart from this, many vehicles and shops have also been damaged.

If the Municipal Corporation and the government had pruned the trees in time, such a big accident would not have happened. Those who died should be compensated.

Narmada Prasad used to operate juice shop under the same tree in 10 number markets for about 15 years. He had injuries in his shoulder, ribs, waist and hand, due to which he died. Ashok, on the other hand, was a labour contractor. He left his house in Panchsheel Nagar at around 10 am like every day, and reached Narmada Prasad's pulley to drink sugarcane juice. While drinking the juice, the branch fell on his head.

Family members said that Ashok Ahirwar has 4 children, the eldest son Suraj Ahirwar is a police constable in Mandideep. Ashok comes to this area daily. For many years, he used to come every day between 10 and 11 in the morning. The family members said that as usual they left at around 11 am.

Habibganj police station in-charge Sarita Burman said - the branch of the eucalyptus tree located at number 10 had fallen. A police team was sent to the spot. In this case, we will investigate the incident from every angle. A case is being registered in the matter.  

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