Tree falls on moving car in Blue Springs, driver taken to hospital

Published: Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT
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BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Traffic was brought to a halt in Blue Springs after a tree fell on a moving car and sent the driver to a nearby hospital during a severe storm.

The Blue Springs, Missouri, Police Department announced around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, that Duncan Rd. was closed between Saunders and 12th St. as crews cleared the scene of a crash.

Law enforcement officials noted that a tree fell onto a moving car, bringing traffic to a halt. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries.

As of 7:20 p.m., first responders said the roadway had reopened.

Crews clear the scene of a crash after a tree fell on a moving vehicle and injured the driver...
Crews clear the scene of a crash after a tree fell on a moving vehicle and injured the driver on March 14, 2025.(KCTV5/Kenny Price)