Tree falls on moving car on Anne Frankstraat, driver presumably trapped
A tree fell onto a moving car on the Anne Frankstraat in Amsterdam on Friday afternoon, leaving the driver trapped inside. The incident occurred during Storm Austin, which has caused widespread wind-related damage and weather warnings across the Netherlands.
On Friday afternoon, emergency services were dispatched to the Anne Frankstraat in Amsterdam after a tree collapsed onto a moving vehicle. Firefighters and a mobile medical team were called to the scene at approximately 4:45 p.m. to assist, as the driver remained trapped inside the car. The extent of the motorist's injuries is currently unknown as rescue efforts continue.
The incident is believed to be caused by intense wind gusts resulting from Storm Austin, which is currently moving across the Netherlands. This storm has brought significant rain and wind throughout the region, prompting the national weather service to issue a code yellow warning for the southern parts of the country. Fire departments nationwide have been responding to numerous reports of storm damage, including road closures in provinces like North Brabant and Limburg due to fallen trees.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
