Powerful wind gusts push trees over onto busy California Expressway creating gridlock

In a sudden turn of events, the Eastbound lanes of Oregon Expressway were brought to a standstill earlier today due to a fallen tree at the Bryant Street intersection, as reported by the Palo Alto Police. The incident occurred during the morning hours, with the tree succumbing to the relentless gusts of strong winds in the area.

Palo Alto Police immediately responded to the scene, swiftly shutting down the affected stretch of the expressway to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike. Crews were promptly dispatched to clear the fallen tree and debris, working diligently to restore normalcy to the busy thoroughfare.

At 10 AM, a positive update was issued by the authorities. The Oregon Expressway has been successfully reopened to all traffic, indicating the efficiency of the response and cleanup efforts by the dedicated crews on site.

This story was originally published here.

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