77-year-old man crushed to death by huge tree

A 77-year-old man was crushed to death when a huge tree toppled on him during strong winds in Sagaing Region on Sunday.

Hla Pe was reportedly riding his bicycle through Kawlin Township’s forestry department complex when the accident happened.

Police are, according to the Global New Light of Myanmar, still investigating.

Be careful out there.

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