Around 11h on 14/6, a male driver was operating a 3,7-ton truck on Tran Xuan Soan street, heading from Pham The Hien street towards Tan Thuan bridge. Nearing Cau Rach Ong Park in Tan Hung ward, a roadside bodhi tree suddenly fell, landing on the truck's cabin.
The impact shattered the windshield, deforming the cabin's door and frame. Several branches, over 30 cm in diameter, blocked the front of the vehicle. Despite the intense sunshine and absence of rain or wind at the time, the tree fell.
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The fallen tree deformed the truck's cabin. Photo: Minh Bang |
The fallen tree deformed the truck's cabin. Photo: Minh Bang
Nearby residents quickly assisted, opening the truck's door through gaps in the branches to help the driver exit. The truck owner confirmed the vehicle was carrying goods and the driver sustained no injuries.
The tree's canopy blocked a portion of Tran Xuan Soan street, disrupting traffic in the area. At the scene, the tree's base was split, and its roots showed signs of decay. Local residents stated the bodhi tree had been planted over 30 years ago and exhibited no unusual signs before uprooting.
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The tree's rotten base and roots split in two, while its canopy blocked the lane. Photo: Minh Bang |
The tree's rotten base and roots split in two, while its canopy blocked the lane. Photo: Minh Bang
Ho Chi Minh City frequently experiences incidents of falling trees, especially during the rainy season. The city manages over 200,000 trees across more than 1,200 roads. Currently, inspecting trees for hollow bases or the risk of falling relies primarily on observation and experience. However, large trees, those with deep roots, or those 20-30 m tall with internal defects are challenging to detect using these methods.
Dinh Van
