Storm aftermath: One dead, four injured as trees fall across Lithuania

A powerful storm has left a trail of destruction across Lithuania, claiming one life and injuring four others. In the Anykščiai district, a man tragically died when a large tree collapsed in his yard, pinning him to a nearby pond. Firefighters managed to free the victim, but medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Across the country, fallen trees caused further harm. In Kaunas, a woman was trapped by branches in a park, while in the Kėdainiai district, two people sustained injuries when a tree fell onto their car. A cyclist in the Zarasai district was also injured after colliding with a fallen tree.

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After strong winds, damaged trees or their branches can fall later, so one should avoid dangerously leaning, cracked, or otherwise storm-damaged trees.

Even emergency responders were not spared. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries in the Jonava district overnight while clearing storm debris from a road. Their vehicle was struck by a passing car as they worked. Medics examined them, and they were able to continue their duties.

Authorities are urging continued caution, warning that trees damaged by strong winds could still fall. Residents are advised to avoid areas with dangerously leaning, cracked, or otherwise compromised trees. Drivers are also asked to exercise extreme care, reduce speed, and safely navigate around emergency crews working on roadways. In cases where a fallen tree poses an immediate danger to people, traffic, or property, the public is instructed to call the emergency number 112.

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Drivers are also asked to be especially careful in places where firefighters and other services are working on the roads – reduce speed and safely bypass the working forces.