A terrifying clip has captured a moment of total horror as a car is just a split second from being crushed by a tree.
The clip shows a small white car being driven along a main road before the massive tree crashes down directly in front of it as it passed the boundary of a golf course in Bexleyheath, a town in south east London.
The footage was captured on CCTV by a nearby resident who posted it to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter. The social media user said the tree fell onto Iris Avenue and Upton Road.
The accompanying post said: “Lucky escape for this car.
“Seconds away from being hit by the falling tree from the golf course in Bexleyheath.”
The shocking incident took place as Storm Henk grips the UK and Brits are warned to stay at home.
Earlier today a woman was crushed by a fallen tree in London as 94mph winds battered the nation.
The incident occurred at around 3pm on Tuesday when she was struck by the tree and became trapped underneath it on Station Road in Orpington.
She was transported to the hospital via an air ambulance and is currently undergoing treatment.
The ferocious weather caused travel mayhem for commuters returning after the Christmas break.
In an update, the Met Office issued amber wind warnings for East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England, South West England, Wales and West Midlands, as well as yellow rain warnings for most of England and Wales.
It told the public: “Driving in these conditions can be dangerous, for yourself and other road users. If you must drive, you can do this more safely by taking the following actions; drive slowly to minimise the impact of wind gusts, be aware of high sided vehicles/caravans on more exposed roads and be cautious when overtaking, and give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual.
“Being outside in high winds makes you more vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you do go out, try not to walk, or shelter, close to buildings and trees. In advance of high winds, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds and fences.”
