Karnataka: Eight labourers injured after tree branch falls on moving lorry during heavy rain

Gonikoppa, Kodagu: Eight labourers were injured after a tree branch fell on a moving lorry during heavy rain coupled with gusty winds at Nalkeri near Gonikoppa on Wednesday.

The incident occurred when gusty winds and rain lashed the area, causing a large branch to snap and fall onto the vehicle.

Raghavendra, who was seated inside the lorry cabin, sustained serious injuries after glass shards pierced his head and a tree branch struck his thigh.

All the injured people were shifted to the Community Health Centre for treatment.