A tragic incident occurred in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, where a tree fell on devotees during a forest ritual, injuring several people, including women and children.

The incident took place at Dhenso Nichlaul Road in the Nichlaul Thana region of Maharajganj district and the video went viral on August 2.

Visuals showed in a forest area, a group of people were sitting and performing a ritual when suddenly, a tree fell on them. Some people were injured by the falling tree. Everyone quickly got up from the ritual, and there was chaos all around.

A horrifying incident unfolded in the forests of Maharajganj when a large tree fell on a group of devotees attending a ritual ceremony. According to police reports, the accident took place during a religious event organized in the forest, where a large number of villagers, including women, elderly individuals, and children, were present.

The incident, which was captured on video by a participant, shows the chaos that ensued as the tree came crashing down. Panic-stricken screams filled the air as people ran to aid the injured. Immediate first aid was provided by nearby villagers before the police and rescue teams arrived at the scene.

The injured, totaling six, were swiftly transported to the nearby CHC hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. Some individuals received minor injuries and were treated on-site before being sent home.

The police have initiated an investigation to determine the organizers of the ritual and to scrutinize the lack of safety measures in place. As the inquiry continues, the viral video of the incident has brought significant attention to the need for better safety protocols in such gatherings.