Tree Falls at Toh Yi Condo on Mon (1 Mar) Night; No Injuries But Residents Suffer Property Damage

Last Updated on 2021-07-07 , 12:52 am

Imagine waking up to the sound of a plane dropping out of the sky and crashing into the building. You draw your curtains and to your shock, you see a branch pressing against your window.

You try to get out, but a tree is blocking your only exit. Trapped in your own house, you are held hostage by a fallen tree.

The worst part is: your food delivery cannot get to you.

This all sounds like part of an escape room game, but it is not.

This is real life.

At least, it was for the residents at Kismis Court condominium on Toh Yi Road.

Rain Tree fell on Condominium

At 10:00pm on a Monday night (1 Mar), a large rain tree fell on Kismis Court condominium on Toh Yi Road.

Three units and two cars were damaged. Thankfully, no one was injured.

The fallen tree blocked the road and a neighbour’s gate, trapping residents in their homes.

Windows were smashed and patio shelters were destroyed. Plant lovers lamented as multiple gardens were wrecked, crushing their beloved plants.

A resident at the said condominium, Mrs Ellen Woo, mourned the loss of her papaya tree. It was “growing so well”, she bemoaned, but it was gone.

What did the plants do to deserve this?

Multiple Properties Damaged

The railing of one resident’s balcony has been damaged. Fallen roof tiles, shattered glass; even the retractable awning was ripped off.

Some homes even lost electricity.

Hello darkness, we meet again.

The residences were upset that the fallen tree destroyed the once-pristine condo.

“…Now, when you look outside, it’s in complete ruins,” Madam Fu, another resident, said.

Two Cars Were Damaged

Two of the damaged cars did not belong to the residents of Kismis Court.

One of the roofs was dented while the other had its windscreens smashed. The one with a greater impact had its roof squashed as well.

Without insurance, this would cost a ton.

Tree Clearing Took Longer Than Expected

Chainsaws were used to cut and remove the branches.

The tree that fell was one of the two old trees in the condominium. It was checked by arborists every two years.

As reported by TODAYonline, the tree was still in the midst of being cleared as of Tuesday (2 Mar), 3:30pm.

The issue will be discussed by the residents’ council, while the insurance and claims will be left to the management.

With so many falling trees recently, including the incidents at Marsiling Park and Toa Payoh, maybe we should avoid trees when walking or parking our cars.

Reader Bao: What horrible advice again.

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