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Car Spins Out, Topples 40-Foot Christmas Tree
25 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A driver performed donuts in a central square, hitting a 40-foot tree.
- The driver fled the scene but was later identified by police.
- Authorities ordered the driver to repair the damaged holiday display.
A reckless joyride in Kazakhstan's town of Sarayagash concluded with a 40-foot Christmas tree being toppled. CCTV footage captured a Lada sedan executing donuts in the central square during the early morning hours. The driver lost control during a second spin, veering into the large, illuminated tree and causing it to crash.
The driver abandoned the scene, leaving the damaged holiday display in the square. Police immediately reviewed surveillance footage to identify the offender. Investigators successfully traced the driver responsible for the destruction.
Authorities issued a fine for dangerous driving and, notably, ordered the driver to repair the tree. The young driver complied with the order, rectifying the damage and promising to refrain from future offenses.
