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Man survives tree falling on campervan in South Australia

14.01.2026 11:40 1 min 1 source
7NEWS ENG
Man survives tree falling on campervan in South Australia
Original source: 7NEWS

A tree fell on a campervan in South Australia with a man inside. Craig McLafferty, 52, escaped with only scratches despite the vehicle being crushed. Residents had previously complained to the council about the tree, which was last assessed as healthy in 2023.

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Man survives tree falling on campervan in South Australia

14.01.2026 7NEWS ENG Original source

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