THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A woman met a tragic end after a large tree fell on top of her car in Peroorkada. The deceased has been identified as Molly (42), a native of Tholikode, who was traveling in the car. The woman's husband has suffered minor injuries.

A big banyan tree fell on top of the car at 8 pm at Aaram Kallu in Vazhayila. The car was instantly wrecked in the accident.

The woman's husband managed to get out as soon as the tree fell but Molly couldn't. Molly was taken out after breaking open the car. She was immediately rushed to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, but her life could not be saved. Due to the accident, the traffic was blocked on Peroorkada-Vazhayila road. Three units of the fire force reached the spot.

Meanwhile, in various parts of the state, there was widespread damage as trees fell on the roads due to rain.