Pune: Massive Tree Collapses on PMPML Bus in Pimpri-Chinchwad; 7 Injured, Traffic Chaos Ensues
Pune News, July 02, 2025: In a startling incident, a massive tree came crashing down on a moving Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus near Chinchwad around 10 AM on Tuesday. The bus, en route to Akurdi, was carrying several passengers at the time, leaving seven individuals with minor injuries.
The accident occurred during peak office hours, triggering a severe traffic snarl in the area and causing major disruptions for daily commuters. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Fire Brigade teams swiftly arrived and are currently working to clear the fallen tree and restore normal traffic movement. Authorities have assured that the injured passengers received immediate medical attention, and no fatalities were reported.
🌳🚍 Shocking! A massive tree falls on a moving PMPML bus in Pimpri-Chinchwad, injuring 7! 🚨 Traffic in chaos as rescue ops continue. #PuneAccident #BreakingNews‌ #Pune #punenews #PuneRains pic.twitter.com/D20rLiBRYc
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Preliminary reports suggest that ongoing cable-laying work in the vicinity may have contributed to the tree’s collapse, though an official investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.
Further updates are awaited as officials assess the situation.
