A 36-year-old man was killed instantly by a falling branch in Pemagatshel. The incident took place at Tshelinggor earlier today.
Our reporter Thinley Dorji says the chopped branch, resting on the tree was impelled by strong winds. He says the falling branch directly hit the man on his head.
The deceased from Monggar, was working for a contractor in Pemagatshel. The deceased is survived by wife and four children.