A woman in the Bronx was injured when a tree toppled over, partially crushing several cars on Memorial Day, according to police reports.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near East 176th Street and Clay Avenue in the Mount Hope neighborhood. The tree fell after several days of heavy rain, striking a 49-year-old woman who was walking in the area, authorities said.
The woman sustained numerous injuries, including a head wound and fractures to her right arm and leg.
Emergency responders quickly arrived after a 911 call and transported her to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition by Monday evening.
Officials noted that the tree was heavily saturated with water, contributing to its fall, which also caused damage to several nearby vehicles.
Memorial Day saw roughly 2 inches of rain soak the city, concluding a three-day stretch of on-and-off precipitation.