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Kurla tree collapse: Mumbai Mayor announces Rs 5-lakh aid for victim's family, orders citywide audit

The tragic incident occurred around 1 pm near Naupada when a tree branch suddenly collapsed on a shop amid heavy rainfall. The victim was trapped under the debris and was declared brought dead at Fauzia Hospital

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Speaking at the site, Mayor Ritu Tawde directed BMC officials to immediately carry out a comprehensive tree audit across Mumbai. PIC/BMC

Speaking at the site, Mayor Ritu Tawde directed BMC officials to immediately carry out a comprehensive tree audit across Mumbai. PIC/BMC

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde visited the accident site in Kurla West on Sunday, where a massive tree branch fell on a shop, killing a 63-year-old resident. The mayor announced immediate financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for the family of the deceased, Yunus Kundawala.

The incident occurred around 1 pm near Naupada when a tree branch suddenly collapsed on the shop amid heavy rainfall. Kundawala was trapped under the debris and was declared brought dead at Fauzia Hospital.

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