Tree falls on woman, crushes multiple cars in NYC during Memorial Day storm: cops
A tree fell on a woman in the Bronx during a Memorial Day storm, injuring her and damaging several cars. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. as the woman was walking near East 176th Street and Clay Avenue. First responders transported her to the hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.
- ▪The woman, aged 49, sustained multiple injuries including a head gash and fractures to her right arm and leg.
- ▪The tree fell after several days of rain, which left it saturated with water.
- ▪Approximately 2 inches of rain fell in New York City on Memorial Day, contributing to the incident.
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Metro Tree falls on woman, crushes multiple cars in NYC during Memorial Day storm: cops By Larry Celona, Amanda Woods and Peter Senzamici Published May 25, 2026, 6:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A tree fell on a woman and partially crushed multiple cars in the Bronx on Memorial Day, cops said. The tree came down after several days of rain and soggy conditions, injuring a 49-year-old woman walking near East 176th Street and Clay Avenue in Mount Hope at around 1:30 p.m., according to police. The approximate location of where a tree fell and injured a woman in The Bronx on May 25, 2026. Google Maps The woman was left with a slew of injuries, including a gash to the head as well as multiple fractures to her right arm and right leg.
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