Balasore: A villager was killed after a palm tree, which was being felled, fell on him at Simulia village under Soro police limits here on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Puria Mahalik of Gopinathpur village.
According to reports, a palm tree in the courtyard of one Sanatan Puhan was being felled by a tree-cutter Mahendra Mahalik. Meanwhile, a truck of the tree fell on Puria. Following which, he died on the spot.
On the other hand, Mahendra who was busy in cutting the tree suffered a nervous breakdown and collapsed.
Reportedly, Mahendra has been admitted to Soro hospital for treatment.