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Pine tree falls on camper in Croatia, trapping people inside

06.07.2026 13:46 2 min 4 sources
Glas Istre HR HRV + 3 more
Pine tree falls on camper in Croatia, trapping people inside
Original source: Glas Istre HR

In Brief

In the Kovacine campsite on the island of Cres, a pine tree fell on a camper, blocking the exit. Three firefighters with chainsaws freed the people. No injuries, minor damage.

Last night, firefighters of the Cres Volunteer Fire Department responded to two calls in quick succession. First, they checked a building fire alarm that turned out to be false.

The second call came around midnight from the Kovacine campsite: a pine tree fell on a camper, blocking the exit for those inside. Three firefighters used chainsaws to remove the tree and clear the passage. No injuries were reported, and material damage is minor.

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Pine tree falls on camper, trapping occupants

Firefighters on the island of Cres responded to two separate incidents overnight. Around midnight, a fire alarm activated in a building, but no fire hazard was found. Ten minutes later, a call came from Camp Kovačine, where a fallen pine tree blocked the exit of a camper. Three firefighters used chainsaws to remove the tree and free the passage, allowing the occupants to safely exit and re-enter the vehicle.

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