Sambhal E-Rickshaw Driver Dies After Storm-Felled Tree Crushes Him

A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Bhole Shankar, died after a Pakhar tree fell on him during a storm and hailstorm in Asmoli, Sambhal. The incident took place near the Asmoli Dharamshala, where he had stopped to protect himself and his e-rickshaw from the rain.

A sudden change in the weather brought strong winds, a storm, rain and hail in the area on Friday. Bhole Shankar, a resident of Asmoli and son of Ramchandra, was standing under the Pakhar tree near the Dharamshala when the strong winds caused the tree to fall on him.

He was trapped under the tree and died. According to the information available, Bhole Shankar drove an e-rickshaw to support his family. He had taken shelter under the tree while trying to escape the rain and hailstorm. Within moments, the tree fell on him, turning the place where he had sought shelter into the site of the fatal accident.

People gathered at the spot after the incident. As soon as information about the accident was received, Asmoli police reached the location and got relief and rescue work started. The incident drew a crowd as efforts were made at the site after Bhole Shankar was buried under the fallen tree.

When news of his death reached the family, there was an uproar at home. Family members were inconsolable and kept crying. Bhole Shankar’s sudden death left the household in mourning, as he was the person who earned for and supported the family.

The storm and hailstorm affected normal life in the area. At the same time, the weather event took away a family’s earning member after the tree fell on the e-rickshaw driver while he was trying to take shelter from the rain.

The report was filed by Rajat Malhotra.