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Dad ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ After 30-Foot Tree Fell on Van He Was Driving
A 30-foot tree fell on a moving van in Watford, injuring no one; the tree was due for removal this month amid landownership disputes and resident warnings.
- On Tuesday evening, a huge tree toppled onto a moving van in Newhouse Crescent, near Garston, as Scott Clarke drove with William Martin and came to rest on the van's roof.
- Officials say the tree was due to be felled this month as part of the tree-management programme, but Watford Borough Council said the land falls under Watford Community Housing's responsibility.
- At about 5pm, Herts Police and Herts Fire and Rescue were called, with nearby residents helping before three fire engines and a rescue support unit freed the van occupants.
- Police warned the road was blocked and multiple cars were damaged, including a blue Ford Fiesta, red Toyota Aygo, and red Suzuki Swift, while highways teams including tree surgeons cleared remains on November 12.
- Neighbours said they had long warned authorities about dangerous trees and blamed Watford Borough Council, while residents noted the incident was lucky to happen outside school hours near Future Academies Watford.
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Dad-of-five 'lucky to be alive' after freak accident left him shocked and shaken - The Mirror
Scott Clarke was driving in Watford, Herts, on Tuesday evening when he heard a "bang" after a 30ft tree fell onto the roof of his van trapping him and his friend inside
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