Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi
Udupi, Apr 27: A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Monday morning, April 27, at Golikatte in Havanje village of the district when a huge tree suddenly fell onto the main road during a busy hour. A forest department officer escaped unhurt in the incident.
Devaraj, a forest department officer and local resident, was on his way to duty in his car as usual on Monday morning. As he reached Golikatte, a massive roadside tree unexpectedly collapsed onto his vehicle.
The rear portion of the car was completely damaged. Fortunately, Devaraj escaped without any injuries.
There is a bus stop adjacent to the spot where the tree fell, and the area usually witnesses constant vehicle movement and public activity. Had the tree fallen on the bus shelter or on a crowded stretch, it could have resulted in heavy casualties and injuries.