Drivers in Leningrad Oblast are maneuvering on roads to avoid… (дерево · водитель · дорога)
Drivers in Leningrad Oblast are maneuvering on roads to avoid falling trees. In Krasnoye Selo, the wind has turned a car trip into an obstacle course, forcing drivers to dodge falling trees.
Consensus
- On July 11, strong winds in Leningrad Oblast and Saint Petersburg caused trees to fall onto roads.
- Several vehicles were damaged by falling trees or branches.
- Road traffic was disrupted due to fallen trees blocking the way.
- Drivers had to maneuver carefully to avoid falling trees while driving.
- On the E-95 highway, a fallen tree blocked traffic toward Saint Petersburg.
Points of divergence
- The wind caused a 'forest felling' (лесоповал) in Leningrad Oblast. — vesti
- The Saint Petersburg Emergency Situations Ministry warned that winds could reach up to 17 m/s during thunderstorms and advised people to avoid advertising signs, weakly secured structures, trees, bridges, overpasses, pipelines, power lines, and potentially dangerous industrial facilities. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Drivers navigate roads in Leningrad region to avoid falling trees — Вести
- Wind is causing havoc in St. Petersburg; we show what it's doing — Фонтанка