A driver trapped inside one of the cars at the office on Anna Salai was rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel on Monday. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU A huge peepal tree, which was uprooted by heavy rain and strong winds, fell on cars parked at the Tangedco headquarters on Monday, completely damaging at least eight vehicles.
No injuries were reported.A driver trapped inside one of the cars was rescued by Fire and Rescue Services personnel.Following an alert around 3 p.m., personnel from the Egmore and Triplicane fire stations rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations in coordination with the Corporation workers.They cleared the fallen tree and its branches after nearly two-and-a-half hours.Sources said the tree had been uprooted at another location during Cyclone Vardah and wasreplanted on the Tangedco headquarters premises.It is suspected that the tree lacked adequate root support. Published - November 02, 2026 11:49 pm IST