Man dies after tree falls on car in Finchley
Nether Street was closed for several hours following the incident on Sunday afternoon.
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A man has died following a tree falling onto a vehicle in Finchley. The incident took place at 12:29 pm on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Emergency services attended the scene on Nether Street. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service confirmed that resources were dispatched following reports of the incident near Abercorn Road. These included ambulance crews, incident response officers, and paramedics from the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). A trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance was also sent.
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Despite the efforts of the attending crews, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Following the incident, Nether Street was closed in both directions between Abercorn Road and Crescent Road.
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+When did the incident happen?
The incident occurred at 12:29 pm on Sunday 25 October 2026. A tree fell onto a vehicle on Nether Street in Finchley.
+Which emergency services attended the scene?
London Ambulance Service crews, including the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), attended. A trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance was also dispatched to the incident.
+What was the impact on local roads?
Nether Street in Finchley was blocked in both directions following the incident. The closure was in place between Abercorn Road and Crescent Road.
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