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One seriously hurt after tree partially crushes cars in Plaza Midwood

One seriously hurt after tree partially crushes cars in Plaza Midwood

CHARLOTTE — New pictures show some of the lengths Charlotte firefighters went to to rescue someone trapped in a car by a fallen tree.

The department says two cars parked on Clement Avenue in Plaza Midwood were partially crushed by the tree, just before 8 p.m. Sunday.

They say one driver escaped safely on their own, but the other one had to be extracted.

We’re told that person’s injuries are serious.


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