Latest News | HP: Two Killed After Banyan Tree Falls on Brick-laden Truck in Kangra District

Shimla, May 19 (PTI) Two persons died on Monday after a banyan tree uprooted by gusty winds fell on their brick-laden truck in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, police said.

The tree fell on the truck parked on the roadside near Khawa village in Nagrota Bagwan area leading to the spot death of Sanjeev Kumar, from Dehra and Tek Chand, resident of Mahal village, they said.

Also Read | What Is 'Operation Olivia', Indian Coast Guard's Mission To Protect Nearly 7 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha?.

Upon receiving information police reached the spot and recovered the bodies from the truck after removing the tree with the assistance of locals.

The bodies were then taken to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital for postmortem, police added.

Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, May 19, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Monday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)