The Star·3 min read·medium
Root rot, trunk cavity caused 90-year-old tree to collapse in Penang, says MBPP
B
Bernama
✦AI Summary
A 90-year-old tree collapsed in Penang, injuring three people inside an SUV. Local authorities attributed the failure to root rot and structural decay despite recent maintenance assessments.
GEORGE TOWN: Root rot and a cavity in the base of a 90-year-old Angsana tree, compounded by chronic soil compaction and limited rooting space, contributed to its collapse along Jalan Macalister here on Sunday (Aug 9).
environmentsocial justice
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in