MAPUSA
Mapusa Police informed that the tree fell on the unsuspected rider, Shantaram Malvankar (26), a native of Aros, Maharashtra, but residing in Peddem while he was riding home with his wife, Sakshi Malvankar, as pillion.
The accident occurred at Carrasvaddo exactly opposite Goa Tractors at around 10 am. The huge tree struck the rider on his head, resulting in profuse bleeding while destroying the front portion of the scooter.
Malvankar who suffered serious head injuries was immediately shifted to North Goa District Hospital from where he was shifted to Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim. Fortunately, his wife escaped with minor injuries. On getting information, Mapusa police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured victim to the hospital.
Mapusa Fire Station officials also rushed to the spot and cleared the tree. Mapusa Police registered the unfortunate incident as
“other accident”.
