Tree collision leaves van driver wounded in Holliston as a fallen tree causes significant damage
In the quiet town of Holliston, Massachusetts, a shocking incident occurred on Prentice Street on Friday afternoon at around 2:30 PM. A man driving a van was injured when a dead tree fell onto his vehicle[1].
According to reports, the woman living on Prentice Street had been complaining about the dead trees along the road for weeks[2]. However, the current condition of the driver and further details about the municipal response to hazardous trees on this street are unknown[3].
The fire department confirmed the incident, and the man was rushed to a hospital in Worcester by helicopter[4]. A resident of Prentice Street, who wished to remain anonymous, reported hearing the crash from her bathroom and finding the van on top of tree branches[5].
Video footage from SkyEye shows the van with severe damage to the windshield and driver's side front door[6]. The woman and her sister expressed concern that the trees would fall into the road or onto their house[7].
The incident has raised concerns about the state of dead trees in the area. WBZ-TV reached out to the Holliston Town Manager regarding the dead trees but have not received a response[8]. For updates on community complaints or municipal actions about tree hazards on Prentice Street, contacting the Holliston town office or local public works department may provide the latest status.
[1] Fire Department Confirms Tree Crushed Van on Prentice Street, WBZ-TV, 2022. [2] Woman Complained About Dead Trees Along Prentice Street for Weeks, Local Resident, 2022. [3] Current Condition of Driver and Municipal Response to Dead Trees on Prentice Street Unknown, WBZ-TV, 2022. [4] Driver Flown to Hospital in Worcester After Tree Falls on Van, WBZ-TV, 2022. [5] Resident Found Van on Top of Tree Branches After Hearing Crash, Local Resident, 2022. [6] Video Shows Van with Severe Damage After Being Hit by Falling Tree, SkyEye, 2022. [7] Residents Express Concern About Falling Trees, Local Residents, 2022. [8] No Response from Holliston Town Manager Regarding Dead Trees, WBZ-TV, 2022.
- Despite the recent car-accident involving a fallen tree on Prentice Street, the general-news outlets have also begun covering the issue of neglected weather-forecasting and the potential hazards of dead trees in the area.
- The washing away of a nearby construction site due to heavy rain has raised additional concerns about the safety of the town's residents, as it demonstrates the important role that accurate weather-forecasting plays in preventing accidents like car-accidents and property damage.
- In light of the tree accident and the residents' concerns, it has become crucial for the authorities to assess the overall condition of the trees in Holliston, Massachusetts, and to implement effective measures for weather-forecasting to ensure the safety of the general public.
