Tree Branch Fall at Kolkata Hospital Kills Woman and Injures Two

A fatal incident occurred at the government-run SSKM Hospital located in Kolkata, the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, when a tree branch unexpectedly broke and fell inside the medical facility grounds on Monday, August 24.

According to the official information provided by local law enforcement authorities, the unexpected collapse of the tree branch resulted in immediate casualties among those present at the hospital premises on that day.

Police confirmed that a single woman lost her life as a direct result of the heavy tree branch falling upon her within the hospital compound, marking a tragic and unforeseen accident at the healthcare institution.

In addition to the fatality, the unfortunate incident caused physical injuries to two other individuals who were also in the vicinity when the branch broke and fell from the tree.

Local authorities and police personnel responded to the situation at SSKM Hospital following the accident, as investigations and safety assessments regarding the fallen branch commenced on Monday.