Massive tree falls on taxi and cyclist in Bhowanipore, 1 injured

• A huge tree falls in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area on Harish Mukherjee Road
• It fell on a yellow taxi and a cycle in which the cyclist suffered injuries
• KMC officials are working on clearing the tree from the road

A huge tree falls in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area. Unfortunately, the tree fell on a yellow taxi and a cycle. The accident took place this morning on Harish Mukherjee Road.

There was no one present inside the taxi but the cyclist, who also got caught up in the incident, suffered injuries. Massive cuts and bruises were visible on his arms and he was unable to walk without a limp.

Police and rescue officials were informed about the accident following which, the injured cyclist was sent to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his injuries are reportedly not critical. The taxi driver, while talking to the media, said, "I was not in the car at that time, otherwise he might have died".

Officials of the Kolkata Municipality have already reached the spot. Part of the fallen tree are being cut with gas cutters, road cleaning is in progress.