(Council Bluffs) A tree landed on top of two passing vehicles in Council Bluffs this morning.
The Council Bluffs Police Department says at approximately 8:48 a.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Stahl and Madison Ave for a tree that fallen on two occupied vehicles. One person was still pinned inside one of the vehicles.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found a large full-size tree had split near the base and a large portion had fallen across Madison Ave. The tree landed on top of two passing vehicles, a sedan traveling south bound and a full size pickup traveling north bound. Four parties (3 adults and 1 juvenile) were in the south bound sedan. They were able to get out of their vehicle sustaining minor injuries to one of the occupants.
The driver of the north bound pickup was pinned inside of the vehicle for approximately 30-40 minutes while rescue crews cut the tree off of the driver and vehicle. The driver of the pickup was conscious and talking throughout the incident. He was transported to the hospital by rescue squad with what is believed at this time to be non-life threatening injuries.
During the course of the incident, numerous departments with the city including Council Bluffs Fire, Council Bluffs Police, and Public Works were involved. Arrow Towing also brought in a large articulating boom tow truck to stabilize the tree and eventually lift the tree off of the pickup.
South 1st and Madison Ave had traffic rerouted for a couple hours while the scene was cleared.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Council Bluffs Police Traffic Unit. (712)328-4948.
