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24

Aug 2021

Transport
Transport

Fallen tree blocks busy Harrogate road

Published: 24 Aug 2021, 15:07 BST

Updated: 24 Aug 2021, 19:52 BST

by Connor Creaghan

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The tree fell at around 2pm on Forest Lane near Hookstone Chase Primary School. Avoid the area if you can while the emergency services deal with the incident.

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The tree is causing problems on the roads this afternoon. Photo: Lesley Thompson

A large tree has fallen in Harrogate and partly blocked a busy road, causing problems for traffic this afternoon.

The tree fell at around 2pm on Forest Lane near Hookstone Chase Primary School.

Nobody is believed to have been hurt even though the road attracts heavy traffic.

Our traffic system is showing congestion on nearby Wetherby Road and Hookstone Chase as a result.

It is unclear at this time how long it will take to clear the blockage or whether anybody was injured in the incident.

The Stray Ferret has asked North Yorkshire Police for further details but has yet to receive a reply.

Lesley Thompson told the Stray Ferret:

"I was just travelling down the road when I saw the road was blocked. It looks like a massive bough has fallen off of the tree.
"When I saw it I went to make sure that nobody was hurt and I could not see anyone or any cars in there."