Large tree falls in R.S. Puram; Three escape unhurt

Three people narrowly escaped injury when a large tree suddenly fell on a road in R.S. Puram, a busy locality in Coimbatore, amid continuing rain and windy conditions. CCTV footage of the incident has since surfaced on social media.
According to reports, the three people were coming out of a commercial establishment when the tree began to fall.
They reacted quickly and ran backwards, escaping moments before the tree crashed onto the spot where they had been standing.
The incident caused panic among residents and passers-by in the area. No injuries were reported in the incident, according to the available information.
Following information about the tree fall, personnel from the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation and the Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the spot and began clearing the fallen tree.
The tree was cut into pieces and removed within three hours, following which vehicular movement along the affected stretch was restored.
The CCTV footage has drawn attention to the risks posed by weakened trees during the rainy season.
Residents have urged the authorities to identify and remove old or unstable trees to prevent similar incidents.