A roadside peepal tree uproots during rains and crashes onto a school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, trapping students and triggering a rescue operation. The incident occurs on Tuesday afternoon near Chembur’s Road No. 11, close to Heritage Pride, around 2:58 pm to about 3 pm, according to accounts citing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB). The bus, operated by Universal High School, bears registration MH03/CV-7439 and is carrying children when the tree falls and crushes part of the vehicle. Reports describe multiple children trapped inside; some accounts say 12 children are evacuated, while another states 18 students were trapped. Rescue teams, including the fire brigade, local residents, and the bus conductor, work to free the children and clear the area, with traffic disrupted as the tree blocks the bus. Several students are taken to Zen Hospital. One source reports one 11-year-old student, identified as Vihan Shrivastav, dies later after sustaining critical injuries, while other reports describe four other children injured, with some said to be in stable condition. The exact reason the tree uproots is not yet officially determined, and investigations are underway.
Peepal Tree Uprooted, Crashes Onto School Bus in Chembur; Student Dies, Others Injured
A roadside peepal tree uproots during rains and crashes onto a school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, trapping students and triggering a rescue operation. The incident occurs on Tuesday afternoon near Chembur...
- A roadside peepal tree uproots during rains and falls onto a school bus in Chembur on Tuesday afternoon.
- The incident is reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade around 2:58 pm; rescue operations begin at the site on Road No. 11 near Heritage Pride.
- Several students are trapped inside the bus and are evacuated during the rescue effort; reports vary on the total number trapped.
- One 11-year-old student, identified as Vihan Shrivastav, is reported dead; other students are taken to Zen Hospital with injuries described as non-fatal for some.
- The BMC says the cause of the tree uprooting is not yet officially determined; investigations are ongoing.
Mumbai: An 11-year-old student lost his life and four others were injured after a roadside peepal (pimple) tree was uprooted and fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday afternoon.BMC Confirms Tree Collapse on Universal High School Bus at 2:58 PMAccording to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident was reported by the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 2:58 pm. The accident took place near Heritage Pride, Road No. 11, Chembur, when a roadside tree collapsed onto a school bus belonging to Universal High School. The bus, a Make Force vehicle bearing registration number MH03/CV-7439, was carrying students at the time of the incident.Rescue teams, along with local residents and the bus conductor, immediately launched rescue operations. 12 children trapped inside the bus were evacuated.Five Injured Rush to Zen Hospital – Four Reported StableFive students sustained injuries in the incident and were rushed to Zen Hospital for treatment. Hospital authorities stated that four of the injured children are in stable condition.TG TET Answer Key 2026 Released At tgtet.aptonline.in; Raise Objections Until July 2However, Vihan Shrivastav, 11, who had suffered critical injuries, was declared dead at 4:23 pm, according to information provided by the on-duty medical officer at Zen Hospital.The BMC said rescue operations were carried out promptly following the incident. The exact cause of the tree being uprooted is yet to be officially determined.Further investigation into the incident is underway.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
2 hours agoMumbai: A child died after a roadside peepal tree was uprooted and fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday afternoon, trapping 18 students inside the vehicle.In a video shared by Free Press Journal on its X account, the fallen tree can be seen crushing one side of the school bus.Tree Falls On School Bus In Chembur; 2 Students Trapped, Rescue Ops UnderwayReported by @sayyed_fariyal #Mumbai #MumbaiNews #Chembur #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/smYHI4pBzN— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) June 30, 2026 Rescue operation launchedAccording to the latest reports, the incident that took place in Chembur’s 11 Number Road, a total of 18 students were trapped in the bus. While 4 were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, one student was reported dead due to the tree fall. The child has been identified as Vihan Shrivastav, 11 years old, and declared dead at 16:23 hrs.The incident took place at around 3 pm. Rescue efforts were immediately launched to free the trapped students, officials said.A civic official said the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.Mumbai: Massive Tree Collapses Near Dahisar Vegetable Market; Biker Injured - VIDEOIn the video, rescue personnel can be seen making every effort to save the trapped children.Traffic disruptedThe visuals further show that the fallen tree brought traffic to a standstill, leaving several commuters stranded. Moreover, police and rescue personnel are seen working continuously to remove the tree from the bus.Following the incident, several passers-by and parents of schoolchildren gathered near the spot.As the rescue operation is underway, further details regarding the incident are awaited.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
3 hours agoMumbai: A roadside peepal tree got uprooted amid rains and fell on a school bus, trapping two students inside the vehicle in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday afternoon, civic officials said.Mumbai Breaking News A tragic accident in Chembur’s 11 Number Road: A large tree suddenly fell on a school bus carrying students home. 10 children have been seriously injured. One boy is still trapped inside the bus. Rescue teams and fire brigade are at the spot conducting… pic.twitter.com/7kWlVZCl9c— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) June 30, 2026 The incident took place around 3pm and efforts were on to rescue the trapped students, they said, adding there was no immediate report of any injuries.A civic official said the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) immediately reached to the spot and launched a rescue operation. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
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