Tree falls on car in Willingdon Road in Eastbourne

No injuries were caused when a large tree fell onto a car on Willingdon Road in Eastbourne on the evening of 6 June 2026

Incident Overview

• The Event: High winds caused a tree to collapse directly onto a vehicle.
• Location: The obstruction specifically blocked the road near the junction with Park Lane / Park Road.
• Injuries: Sussex Police confirmed that no one was hurt in this specific Eastbourne incident. 

Traffic and Weather Impact

• Road Closure: Willingdon Road had to be closed in both directions while emergency response teams used chainsaws to cut up and clear the tree. 
• Bus Diversions: Public transport operators, including Stagecoach South East, faced blockages along their normal routes while clearing operations were underway. 
• Weather Context: The incident occurred during a regional Met Office yellow weather warning for wind, which brought down multiple trees across Sussex that evening.