Lucky escape for driver as massive tree topples on car at Richmond
A 60-year-old driver has cheated death after a giant tree toppled on the car he was in. See more shocking pictures.
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A car has been crushed by a falling tree west of Adelaide, but its driver has made a miraculous escape.
The tree – which appeared to be completely uprooted – fell on the car on Davenport Terrace at Richmond just after midday, according to 7NEWS.
A 60-year-old man, who was trapped inside, was helped by bystanders before emergency services arrived.
He was taken to hospital for a check-up, but was otherwise uninjured.
“He’s an extremely lucky man,” one witness told 7NEWS.
A 60-year-old driver has cheated death after a massive tree crashed onto a Wilson Security car at Richmond. #7NEWSpic.twitter.com/eru5JOFwrR
— 7NEWS Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) January 15, 2025
It’s unclear what caused the tree to fall.
A Wilson Security spokesperson said: “The officer involved in the incident is fine”.
“He was taken to hospital for a check-up only and doesn’t have any injuries.”
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