Rescue teams had to use hand saws, as well as battery-operated power tools to remove sections of the tree, and free the family, who fortunately weren’t injured – they were all checked by paramedics at the scene.
Pictured: rescuers had to cut the family from their car. (Jersey Fire and Rescue)
The Fire Service says the tree was blown down by this morning’s strong winds.
Bagatelle Road now re-open Route 3 inbound and outbound back to normal.
— LibertyBus (@LibertyBusje) November 11, 2019
Officials opened the road again just before lunchtime.
Pictures: (Jersey Fire and Rescue)