Siliguri, 17th March: A tree fell on a car on Bidhan Road near Hashmi Chowk in Siliguri, causing a major traffic disruption. Fortunately, the driver and pedestrians narrowly escaped without injuries.
According to reports, the car was traveling from Sevoke Road towards Hashmi Chowk when a roadside tree collapsed due to strong winds. The iron divider in the middle of the road helped prevent a more serious accident, allowing the driver and nearby pedestrians to escape unharmed.
Upon receiving the information, traffic police personnel stationed at Hashmi Chowk rushed to the spot and safely pulled the driver out of the car. The incident led to a massive traffic jam in the area.
Later, fire brigade personnel arrived, cut down the fallen tree, and recovered the vehicle.