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Large tree falls on Hemphill School Road in NW Atlanta overnight

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  August 5, 2025 1:44pm EDT
Atlanta
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Tree falls on Hemphill School Road

Tree falls on Hemphill School Road

A tree fell in the 200 block of Hemphill School Road in NW Atlanta on Tuesday morning. The tree fell on a car and it blocked the street. It also resulted in a power outage.

The Brief

    • A large tree fell across Hemphill School Road in northwest Atlanta around 6:45 a.m., blocking traffic and hitting a car.
    • Emergency crews responded to the Oakcliff community and began clearing the debris to reopen the road.
    • A 49-year-old man living nearby reported a minor head injury and was treated on the scene.

ATLANTA - Emergency crews responded early Tuesday morning to a fallen tree that blocked a roadway and damaged a vehicle in northwest Atlanta.

What we know:

The incident happened around 6:45 a.m. at 205 Hemphill School Road in the Oakcliff community. According to officials, the large tree came down across the road and struck a car in its path.

Crews have been working to remove the debris and reopen the road to traffic. A 49-year-old man who lives in a nearby home reported a minor head injury and was treated at the scene.

The Source

  • A photojournalist responded to the scene of the tree down. Georgia Power also provided information. 

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