Massive Tree Collapses on Goods Vehicle in RS Puram – Driver Severely Injured

An old massive tree suddenly collapsed on Meckericker Road in RS Puram, falling on a moving goods vehicle and severely injuring the driver. The incident caused significant traffic disruption in the area with parked vehicles also damaged.


Coimbatore: A massive old tree standing along Meckericker Road in RS Puram suddenly collapsed with its roots and fell on a moving goods vehicle, causing panic in the area.



The driver of the vehicle sustained severe injuries in the accident and is currently receiving intensive care treatment at Coimbatore Government Hospital.



Additionally, several cars and two-wheelers parked along the roadside were damaged as tree branches fell on them during the collapse.

Upon receiving information, RS Puram police and fire department personnel rushed to the spot and engaged in cutting and removing the fallen giant tree using saws, piece by piece.

Traffic was diverted in the area for some time, causing temporary chaos and disruption in the busy RS Puram locality.

Coimbatore Power Cut Tomorrow (19.09.2026): 13 Areas to Be Affected

Coimbatore will face a power cut tomorrow, September 19, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm due to monthly maintenance work at the...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Small Bridge in P.K. Puthur

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja, along with Deputy Mayor R Vetriselvan, inspected a small bridge bui...

Air India Express to Launch Twice-Daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru Flights from October 25; Coimbatore NXT Push pays off

Air India Express will introduce twice-daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru flights starting in phases from October 25, becoming f...

Vacant Plot Owners Get 15 Days to Clean Up or Pay Penalty: Coimbatore Corporation

The Coimbatore Corporation has urged vacant plot owners to remove garbage, waste and overgrown bushes and keep their pre...

Coimbatore Tribal School HM Suspended Over Alleged Beating of Student

A headmistress of a Government Tribal Residential Middle School (GTRMS) at Kunjur near Palamalai in Coimbatore has been...

Coimbatore Airport's ₹2,200-Crore Expansion Clears NITI Aayog, Cabinet Nod Awaited

Coimbatore International Airport’s ₹2,200-crore expansion master plan has secured NITI Aayog approval and awaits Cabinet...