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‘Thundering crash’ as tree topples onto cars

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June 11, 2025

The tree that fell in Two Parks, Torquay

- Steve Gapper

A 150-YEAR-OLD tree in a park in Torquay fell during stormy conditions last week, damaging cars and blocking a street.

The tree, in Two Parks, topped over around 9.30am. The tree, which a witness said was 100 feet high, fell onto a garage and two cars. It blocked Solsbro Road near St Agnes Lane.

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