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Heart-Stopping Hit: Falling Tree Branch Dents Car in Upper Thomson, Singapore

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Heart-Stopping Hit: Falling Tree Branch Dents Car in Upper Thomson, Singapore

A Lightning‑Licking BMW: The One‑Day Bad Luck of a New Bonnet

The Snap‑Snap Drama on Tagore Road

  • Last month, the driver swapped out his old car roof.
  • The next day: a bolt of lightning turns a tree into a flying missile.
  • Model: a glossy BMW rattles as branches pelt the road.
  • Result: dents on the hood and doors, all captured in a 30‑second Instagram clip.

    • “Even my lightning‑quick reflexes couldn’t dodge it,” the driver sighed, “I’m still feeling queasy after just replacing the hood.”

    Why Things Could Have Gone Downhill

  • Speed matters: If he’d been driving faster, the branch would have smashed the front windscreen, causing a full‑flood of repairs.
  • Lucky, or unlucky?
  • One commenter cheered, “Glad the driver’s fine—maybe he just needs a winning ticket to improve his odds!”
  • Others raised eyebrows: “Shouldn’t he get compensated for the ‘blow‑up’?”

    • The Take‑away

  • Nature’s cards can be cruel: A faulty spotlight at night can turn a peaceful drive into a circus of metallic splats.
  • Safety over speed: Keep those brakes handy—especially when lightning is on a diet for a bit of drama.
  • Beware the perks of luck: If you’re hoping for a rescue, better check whether insurance covers bird‑shot (or lightning‑shot) damage.

    • When Nature Plays Cartwheel on Your Car

    ValueChampion reminds us that a solid car insurance plan isn’t just about fender‑benders. It should also guard your ride against Mother Nature’s tantrums—think fire, floods, storms, and the occasional rogue branch.

    But you’ll have to file a bigger bill for the extra protection. “You’ll pay a bit more than a regular policy to get this coverage,” ValueChampion explains.

    Tree‑top Turn‑Overs in Punggol

    • In February, a stubborn branch almost snapped a man’s car as he parked.
    • The branch punched through the windscreen and the right window.
    • The 54‑year‑old later told Shin Min Daily News, “A few more centimetres and I wouldn’t be here now.”

    Dhoby Ghaut’s Big Tree Blunder

    Another close call happened in February 2020. A massive tree shuffled onto a family of three’s car but, miraculously, they all emerged unhurt.

    The scare also triggered a two‑hour traffic jam—workers had to clear out the wreck — the Straits Times reports.

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