Massive tree split by lightning causes vehicular damage in Worms city
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A storm that hit Worms on August 1st resulted in some damage to vehicles and properties in the area, according to local authorities. The weather data for Worms from August 4th does not mention any storm or related damages occurring around August 1st, and recent news sources and event calendars also lack information on such an incident in Worms on that date.
Despite the lack of detailed reports, it is confirmed that a 72-foot-tall fir tree was struck by lightning during the storm, causing it to split lengthwise. The remaining tree was deemed unstable, prompting police and firefighters to cordon off the intersection of Hamman Street and Monsheimer Street.
The extent of the damage to the tree was significant enough to make the work to remove it challenging. The construction department undertook the task, working carefully to remove the tree piece by piece from the top. The debris field created by the fallen tree is approximately 82 feet wide.
Several parked vehicles in the area were damaged by falling branches and trunk pieces, and a nearby house wall was also affected. The fire department provided advice for affected residents and vehicle owners to contact their insurance companies.
The work to remove the tree was described as particularly challenging by the firefighters, due to the height of the tree and the extent of the damage. No one was injured in the incident.
It is important to note that there is no confirmation or publicly available detailed account of a severe storm with lightning damage affecting Worms on August 1, 2025, beyond the confirmed lightning strike on the tree.
- The local authorities reported that some car-accidents were caused by the storm in Worms on August 1st, although weather data and general-news sources do not indicate accidents related to the storm on that specific date.
- Mentioned in the report, a 72-foot-tall tree was struck by lightning during the storm on August 1st, which resulted in car-accidents and damages to properties.
