A road side tea vendor died on the spot after a tree trunk fell on the handcart (thela) today at around 4 pm near Gulab Bagh’s main gate, opp. Shub Lakshya Clinic.

A 45-year-old tea vendor, Dhanraj Giri was busy in his work when a heavy tree trunk suddenly fell on his cart injuring Dhanraj’s chest badly. The force with which it came down was so strong that all his ribs and one leg were broken.

Immediately, 108 Ambulance Service was called by nearby shopkeepers and other sellers but ambulance didn’t reach the spot in time and therefore, the victim was rushed to a hospital by a private transport. Dhanraj was declared dead soon after reaching the hospital.

 in photo: Victim’s kids waiting outside hospital

According to the sources, Dhanraj who originally belongs to Kurabad was staying in rented house at Lakhara Chowk with his wife and two kids. He was doing tea selling business from last 10 years at same place and holds fair reputation among his customers.

There are over half a dozen of roadside vendors who have set their business in that area adjoining the boundary wall of Gulab Bagh. After the tragic incident, people express agitation and intended to protest against administration.

“Many tree branches are coming out on road which can cause similar fatalities in future,” says one of the nearby seller.