Storm topples giant tree, crushes police cars in Ayutthaya
Emergency crews rushed to clear debris and assess the heavy damage
A powerful storm in Ayutthaya brought down a giant tree onto a police car park, damaging several vehicles and triggering a major emergency response.
A fierce storm swept through Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, toppling a massive rain tree over 50 years old onto a police car park, damaging 12 vehicles and sparking chaos in the Wang Noi district.
The tree collapsed during a sudden downpour and strong winds, crashing down on a lot opposite the Wang Noi District Police Station. Most of the vehicles belonged to police officers, with one reportedly being held as evidence in an ongoing methamphetamine case.
Emergency crews from the Lam Ta Sao municipality were quick to respond, using chainsaws to cut through the sprawling branches and deploying a crane to lift the twisted roof of the car park. This allowed responders to safely remove the crushed cars and begin assessing the damage.
Among the witnesses was Phavinee, 56 years old, who recounted how she initially parked on one side of the lot but later moved to the section that was hit.
“The wind and rain suddenly picked up, followed by thunder and then a loud crash.”
Another witness, Pattharatham, a 31 year old insurance company representative, described a terrifying close call involving his young daughter. He had briefly parked at the site and left his eight year old daughter waiting inside the car while he handled an insurance claim. Although the skies were clear when they arrived, the storm quickly rolled in.
“I heard a huge crash, and then people were yelling that there was a child in the car.”
He immediately rushed to rescue his daughter, who fortunately escaped unharmed.
“It’s a warning—never park under big trees. You never know when they’ll fall.”
Chalathicha Silacharoentanakit, head of the Lam Ta Sao subdistrict, was notified by residents and swiftly coordinated with municipal teams to manage the cleanup and assist with damage control, reported KhaoSod.
Twelve vehicles were damaged by the falling tree. Local officials are now assessing the full extent of the losses and considering preventive measures to avoid similar incidents during future storms.
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