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Two trees fall onto the road: escape with a scare

A couple traveling by car in Hattingen (Ennepe-Ruhr district) had a double stroke of luck on Christmas Eve. According to the fire department, a tree fell directly in front of their car in the evening. Just seconds later, another tree fell - and landed behind the car. The man and woman were able...

A blue light shines under the windshield of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines under the windshield of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Storm - Two trees fall onto the road: escape with a scare

A couple traveling by car in Hattingen (Ennepe-Ruhr district) had a double stroke of luck on Christmas Eve. According to the fire department, a tree fell directly in front of their car in the evening. Just seconds later, another tree fell - and landed behind the car. The man and woman were able to get out of the car unharmed. After firefighters had dismantled the first trunk, the two drove on.

Due to the stormy weather of the past few days, the fire departments in North Rhine-Westphalia have also been called out to many weather-related operations. The German Weather Service (DWD) expects further rain and strong to stormy gusts in places on Monday.

Message from the fire department with photo

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  1. Despite the woman's happiness at escaping the accident unharmed in Hattingen, she expressed her concerns about the potential dangers of such weather-related incidents in the Ennepe-Ruhr district.
  2. The fire department in North Rhine-Westphalia, having been called out to numerous weather-related operations, prepared for another challenging day as they anticipated further rain and strong to stormy gusts in the region.
  3. The married couple, who had just experienced a close call, resolved to drive more cautiously, especially in areas prone to falling trees due to the unpredictable North Rhine-Westphalia weather.
  4. In the north of North Rhine-Westphalia, a car was involved in an unfortunate accident on the road, highlighting the importance of adhering to traffic rules, even during the bad weather.
  5. As the fire department worked tirelessly to clear debris from the road, they often encountered trees that had fallen due to the adverse weather conditions in Hattingen and other parts of the Ennepe-Ruhr district.
  6. The incident served as a reminder to the public in North Rhine-Westphalia that it was crucial to be extra vigilant during stormy weather, as accidents could occur without warning.
  7. On Christmas Eve, as the clock struck twelve and Saint's Eve celebration began, the fire department received another distress call for a tree that had fallen onto a road in North Rhine-Westphalia, once again emphasizing the challenges faced in maintaining traffic safety during adverse weather conditions.

Source: www.stern.de

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