Storm Chaos in Horsham: Uprooted Tree Smashes Into Van and Bus
A sudden, violent gust of wind tore through Guildford Road in Horsham at around 12:50 pm, uprooting a large tree that crashed directly onto a moving van and bus. The shocking incident left six people injured and sparked major disruption across the area.
Eye-Witnesses Recall Terrifying Tree Collapse
Those nearby described the moment as pure panic. The tree fell without warning, hammering the vehicles in its path and causing severe injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to tend to the victims.
Ambulance Service Rushes In Amid Road Closure
The South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) responded swiftly. A spokesperson said, “We were called to reports of an incident involving a tree falling and hitting a van and a bus in Guildford Road, Horsham, at approximately 12:50 pm today.”
Following the crash, Guildford Road was shut to all traffic while crews removed the wreckage and cleared the fallen tree. Drivers were urged to find alternative routes as significant delays piled up across the surrounding roads.
