Large Tree Branch Falls in Teaneck, NJ, Injuring Two Pedestrians and Damaging a Car

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A large tree branch unexpectedly fell in Teaneck, New Jersey, striking two pedestrians and a vehicle.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Sussex Road, interrupting people and cars passing by.

Injuries and Vehicle Damage

• 🚶‍♀️ Two women, in their 30s, suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
• 🚗 A Tesla, with a father and his young daughter inside, was also hit by the falling branch, but miraculously, they were unharmed.

Cause and Response

• 🌳 The fallen branch was observed to be hollow and dead, indicating a potential structural issue with the tree.
• 🛠️ Emergency crews and a tree service company were quickly on the scene to clear debris and reopen Sussex Road.
• 🏡 Steps are being taken to remove the tree in coordination with the homeowner to ensure the safety of the area.
• 💬 Witnesses described the event as sudden, with one hearing a crack and rumble, initially mistaking it for a car collision.