{
  "id": 1539057,
  "title": "Churchgate Tree Fall: 2 Injured, 4 Vehicles Damaged After Peepal Tree Collapses Near Metro Station",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/churchgate-tree-fall-2-injured-4-vehicles-damaged-after-peepal-tree",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:03:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/churchgate-tree-fall-2-injured-4-vehicles-damaged-after-peepal-tree-collapses-near-metro-station"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed a distressing incident on Monday afternoon when a massive peepal tree collapsed near B-2 Metro Station, damaging two people and four vehicles. The unfortunate event occurred around 12.36 pm, prompting an immediate response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and ward staff. Two individuals, Sandeep Gamre, 55, and Shakil Yunus, 62, were injured and subsequently rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Gamre suffered a broken collarbone, while Yunus is being treated for undisclosed injuries. Both remain in stable condition. The tree, which stood on private land adjacent to the under-construction six-storey building, was reportedly excavated around it during an inspection. Authorities are set to submit a report to higher authorities to recommend further action against those responsible. Traffic was disrupted, and a nearby stall was also damaged.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Two people were injured and four vehicles were damaged after a huge peepal tree fell near B-2 Metro Station, opposite Kelan Bhavan in Churchgate, on Monday afternoon. Tree fall in Churchgate The incident was reported at around 12.36 pm, following which the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and ward staff were immediately mobilised to the spot. The two injured persons were rescued and shifted to…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}