One person died after a tree fell on him in Dadar around 3.30 p.m. on Thursday.
Dinesh Sangle (38) was passing by Mumbai Marathi Granth Sangrahalay Road when the Gulmohur tree in an adjacent society cracked at its trunk aand fell. BMC Gardens Department officials said the tree was infested with pests. Societies have to maintain trees on their premises. Officials said the society had not sought permission to trim trees. A detailed inspection will be done on Friday.
Onlookers rushed Sangle to KEM Hospital, where he was declared dead.