In Kalkaji, South Delhi, a neem tree collapsed due to heavy rains on Thursday morning, critically injuring two individuals. Sudhir Kumar, 50, and his daughter Priya, 22, were riding a motorcycle when the tree fell on them. They were promptly rescued and taken to Safdarjung Trauma Centre.
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