A 29-year-old man from Bengaluru succumbed to severe head injuries five days after a tree branch fell on him near Banashankari 1st Stage. The deceased was identified as Akshay. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while Akshay was returning from a nearby meat shop on his father’s birthday. CCTV video footage captured the moment the large branch suddenly snapped and struck him, causing a skull fracture in 12 places. He was initially treated at a Srinivasanagar hospital and later moved to Apollo Hospital, Jayanagar, for surgery and intensive care. Despite medical efforts, Akshay died on Wednesday, June 18, following a cardiac arrest. Bengaluru Tree Collapse: Man Crushed to Death, Another Critically Injured As Tree Falls on Bike Amid Heavy Rains in Koramangala, CCTV Video Surfaces.
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Falling tree branch came crashing down on Akshay's head near Banashankari #Bengaluru, shattering his skull into 12 pieces
The 29 yr old was returning home from the meat shop, planning a special dinner for his father's birthday, when tragedy struck
He was rushed first to… pic.twitter.com/QfWgnKnBdk
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