Chikkamagaluru: A biker sustained serious injuries as the branch of a tree fell on him amid heavy showers near Elekallu on the road leading to Balehonnur on Monday and died in hospital.
The deceased rider, identified as Anil Rosario (50), was a resident of Kadabagere.
Balehonnur Sub-inspector and police personnel, the local fire brigade and the emergency services staff arrived at the spot on being alerted about the incident. Police have said that Rosario, who was found to be grievously injured, was taken immediately to the Balehonnur hospital, but died as he failed to respond to the treatment.
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Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
