Incident update as large Oxford tree strikes car and home

The large tree crushed a sign yesterday morning (Tuesday, May 20) on Plover Drive in Greater Leys as well as hitting a home and a vehicle, although neither were badly damaged according to Oxfordshire County Council.

The local authority has since confirmed that the incident occurred when a low loader lorry, also called a heavy-duty trailer, struck the tree.

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Since then the council has attended with the tree being removed up to the stump and the council promising to examine the removal of the stump later today (Wednesday, May 20).

A spokesperson for Oxfordshire County Council said: “The tree was struck by a low loader yesterday at around 9am.

The tree fell in Plover Drive in Greater Leys (Image: Public)

“The tree reached the house but caused no damage. A car in the drive was also hit but, again, with only superficial damage.

“No one was hurt.

“The tree was removed up to the stump by the out of hours team. We will inspect later today and look into removal of the stump.”

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This is not the only large tree to have fallen in the city in recent months.

An iconic Oxford tree in Broad Street by Trinity College fell in April causing some sadness from local people.

That tree was cleared by Oxfordshire County Council from the road in an “out of hours” operation.