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Lucky to Be Alive: Tree Crushes Woman in Park
1 Nov
Summary
- Woman suffered concussion and head wound after tree fell.
- Hospital staff expressed shock at her survival.
- Recent storms caused several tree-related reports.
A leisurely birthday walk in Derby's Allestree Park took a terrifying turn for Nina Lunn, 42, when a tree snapped and fell on her. The teaching assistant was walking with AirPods in when she heard a loud crack and the tree came down, causing her to suffer a concussion and a bleeding head wound. Hospital staff expressed shock at her survival, with paramedics noting her high blood pressure due to the ordeal.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 25, as Nina was about to head to Yorkshire for a family celebration. The fierce gust of wind caused the tree, believed to be a birch or oak, to break in half. Nearby, another woman with a pram narrowly avoided being hit. Nina was treated at the NHS Royal Derby Hospital, initially having her head wound glued shut, but returned the next day with concussion symptoms.
She has since been recovering at home, experiencing headaches and blurred vision, but is gradually improving. Reflecting on the event, Nina expressed gratitude for her survival, stating the tree could easily have killed her. A spokesperson for Derby City Council confirmed that recent storms had led to numerous tree-related reports across the city, which were assessed and responded to.
