Tree narrowly misses car during Norfolk storm

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:01 · Archive

A tree fell across a road in Cringleford, Norfolk, narrowly missing a car during Storm Austen on Friday evening.

A tree fell on Eaton Street in Cringleford, Norfolk, just feet from a car during Storm Austen on Friday evening. Adam Curtis was driving when the tree came down at around 7.40pm. He said he stopped just in time, and a car travelling in the opposite direction was scratched but everyone was very lucky. 'A few seconds later the car would have been crushed,' Mr Curtis said.

Storm Austen brought strong winds that caused widespread disruption across Norfolk. Many attractions closed as a result of the gusts, including Bressingham Steam Museum, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach and Pleasurewood Hills. Roads also saw a number of disruptions, with the A47 closing at Acle on Sunday after trees fell in the road.

How it is being reported

• Shocking moment huge tree comes crashing down feet from carA shocking video has shown the near miss as a huge tree came crashing down on a road in Cringleford during Storm Austen.Eastern Daily Press · 26 Oct, 13:47
• Shocking moment huge tree comes crashing down feet from carA shocking video has shown the near miss as a huge tree came crashing down on a road in Cringleford during Storm Austen.Norwich Evening News · 26 Oct, 13:47

In this story: Adam Curtis · Cringleford · Norfolk · Bressingham Steam Museum · Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach

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