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Huge tree uproots and blocks road in central Ho Chi Minh City

A 20-metre-tall tree with a trunk about two metres in diameter suddenly toppled on Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Ho Chi Minh City, briefly disrupting traffic.

Authorities in Tan Dinh Ward and relevant agencies on the morning of October 7 cleared a fallen tree that had blocked Dinh Tien Hoang Street.

At about 6 am, the large tree near the Dinh Tien Hoang-Võ Thi Sau intersection suddenly uprooted and fell across the road.

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The tree, about 2 metres in diameter and more than 20 metres tall, falls across Dinh Tien Hoang Street on October 7 (Photo: Lam Giang).

Residents said there was no rain and little wind when the incident occurred. One man suffered minor scratches.

The tree's trunk blocked almost the entire width of Dinh Tien Hoang Street, while several branches extended onto the pavement in front of nearby homes. The incident occurred during rush hour, causing traffic congestion in the area.

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The tree's roots are torn up from the ground (Photo: Lam Giang).

After receiving reports of the incident, Tan Dinh Ward authorities quickly cordoned off the site and worked with employees of the city's tree management company to trim the branches and remove the tree, ensuring safety and easing traffic.

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