Senior citizen killed after tree branch falls on him in Royapettah - The HinduPublished - September 27, 2026 11:39 pm IST - ChennaiA 70-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, who was undergoing treatment for injuries sustained after a tree branch fell on him in Royapettah last week, died on Sunday. A senior officer of the City police said S. Ramanappa, a resident of Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, had come to the city for personal work. He was walking along the Pattulos Road in Royapettah on Thursday near the Express Avenue mall when a tree branch snapped and fell on him.He sustained a head injury and was taken to the Government Royapettah Hospital. On Sunday, the hospital authorities declared him dead. Published - September 27, 2026 11:39 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }