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Elderly woman killed and two injured as tree crushes house in Meerpet

During a severe rainstorm on Friday night, a tree fell onto a home in Meerpet, resulting in the death of 75-year-old Lakshmi. Her son Venkatesh and daughter-in-law Lalitha sustained injuries. Local police are looking into the incident as the community mourns this tragic loss and considers the risks associated with extreme weather.

BRIC Team
BRIC Team
Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Elderly woman killed and two injured as tree crushes house in Meerpet

Key Takeaways

  • •Lakshmi, a 75-year-old woman, died when a tree fell on her home during a severe rainstorm in Meerpet on Friday night.
  • •Her son Venkatesh, 30, and daughter-in-law Lalitha, 28, sustained injuries but are now reported to be out of danger.
  • •The tree uprooted by strong winds caused the roof of their tin-roofed house to collapse.
  • •Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the tragic incident.
  • •The community is mourning Lakshmi's loss, emphasizing the dangers of severe weather conditions.

Tragedy struck in Meerpet when a 75-year-old woman died and two were injured as a tree crashed onto their home during Friday night's severe rainstorm . The victim,Lakshmi, lived in Raghavendra Colony with her son, Venkatesh, 30,and daughter-in-law, Lalitha, 28.

The family was asleep when winds and heavy rain uprooted a tree,sending it crashing onto their tin-roofed house . roof gave way,causing severe injuries to all three. Lakshmi died at the scene. Venkatesh and Lalitha were rushed to nearby hospital.

Luckily,Venkatesh and Lalitha are now out of danger . Local police registered a case and are investigating what led to the incident. The community mourns,reminded of nature's unpredictability…

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