Large tree falls on top of car on Upper East Side in NYC
UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) – A large tree uprooted and fell on top of a car on the Upper East Side in Manhattan Saturday.
The incident happened next to Central Park along Fifth Avenue near East 93rd Street, according to the NYPD.
Coastal storm brings heavy rain, gusty winds to NY, NJ
A tree planted on the sidewalk uprooted, fell on top of a car and smashed its windshield, Citizen app video showed. The branches of the downed tree extended across the street.
The tree was first reported down around 6:15 p.m., police said. No injuries were reported.
Members of the NYPD and FDNY responded to the scene of the incident.
A storm brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts to New York City on Saturday.
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