Big Falling Tree Crashes Onto Inner City Pedestrians

Emergency services attend the scene of a fallen tree blocking the road near Hyde Park in Sydney, Jan. 17, 2025. At least two people were injured when the large tree in Hyde Park crashed to the ground across a footpath and onto a busy street about 3pm. AAP Image/Steven Saphore

Several people were lucky to survive a huge fig tree falling on them as strong winds whipped through one of Sydney’s main thoroughfares.

At least two of them were injured when the large tree in Hyde Park crashed to the ground across a footpath and onto a busy street about 3pm on Jan. 17.