Massive tree falls on top of car on Upper East Side after rain, high winds impact NYC

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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Massive tree falls on car, blocking part of Fifth Avenue
Raegan Medgie has more from the Upper East Side after winds toppled a tree on Fifth Avenue.

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- A massive tree fell on top of a car in Manhattan on Saturday.

It happened at 1120 Fifth Ave. between East 93rd and 94th Street.

It happened at 1120 5th Avenue between East 93rd and 94th Street just after 6 p.m. Saturday.

The tree blocked part of Fifth Avenue before the city's Department of Parks & Recreation removed it.

No injuries were reported.

The NYC Parks Dept. said they received 31 service requests for trees down, which comes after blustery and rainy conditions impacts parts of the Tri-State on Saturday.

Heavy rain and high winds in the Tri-State Area created an absolute mess.

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