Maharajganj: Family injured after tree falls during worship in forest, visuals surface

A peaceful ritual turned tragic when a family worshipping the forest goddess in the Maharajganj district faced an unexpected calamity. During the sacred ceremony, an Indian blackberry (jamun) tree suddenly toppled over, causing severe injuries to six family members.

The video surfaced on social media shows that the huge tree fell on the family when they all were gathered in a dense forest area, dedicated to venerating the local deity. The atmosphere, filled with devotion and reverence, quickly shifted to one of chaos and fear when the towering jamun tree collapsed without warning.

उत्तर प्रदेश : जिला महराजगंज में एक परिवार जंगल में वन देवी की पूजा कर रहा था। तभी जामुन का पेड़ उनके ऊपर आ गिरा। 6 लोग गंभीर घायल हैं। Live Video देखिए – pic.twitter.com/MZp11yAAZG

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Six Family Members Severely Injured

The collapse resulted in serious injuries to six family members. All of them are getting treated at the hospital.
The unexpected disaster has left the local community in shock. "It was a moment of peace that turned into a nightmare," said one of the villagers who witnessed the event.

It is important to note that this tragic incident underscores the unpredictability of nature and the need for vigilance, even during spiritual practices. As the injured family members fight for their lives, the community rallies around them, offering prayers and support.