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Beaver‑weakened tree topples on Audi in Tarnawka – driver escapes serious injury

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In the early hours of Thursday, 12 November 2026, a mature tree fell onto the road in Tarnawka Pierwsza, a village in the Zakrzew commune near Lublin. The trunk bore clear gnaw marks, indicating it had been weakened by beavers active in the area. A large branch broke off, pierced the front windshield of a passing Audi and stopped just centimeters from the driver’s head. The woman behind the wheel suffered no serious injuries.

Kontekst i Tło

Firefighters and police arrived promptly, secured the scene and removed the fallen tree to restore traffic safety. Reports from both WP Wiadomości and Fakt confirm that beaver activity caused the tree’s collapse, highlighting an unexpected wildlife hazard on rural roads. No fatalities or major injuries were recorded, but the incident underscores the need for regular monitoring of trees near public thoroughfares. Authorities are now considering preventive measures such as routine tree inspections in beaver‑populated zones.

Komentarz Redakcji

InfoHub notes the irony of a creature famed for building dams inadvertently creating a near‑miss on the highway. This case should prompt local councils to reassess tree health checks in areas where beavers are active.