Tree Collapse on Mumbai School Bus Kills One Student, Injures Four; Investigation Underway
In Mumbai's Chembur area, a large peepal tree collapsed onto a school bus on Road No. 11 amid heavy rains, killing 11-year-old student Vihan Shrivastav and injuring four others. Twelve children were trapped but rescued by the bus conductor and locals before emergency teams arrived. Authorities are investigating the cause, including possible root weakening linked to recent road work. Residents had reportedly warned civic officials about hazardous trees. Mumbai Police have registered an accidental death report and are probing potential negligence.