Tree Crushes Homes, Families Safe in Storm Dave

0:00On April 5th, Storm Dave ripped through the region with fierce winds, toppling a massive tree right onto two attached houses. The crash left huge holes in the roofs, crushed two cars flat, and forced two families out of their homes with nowhere to go. Firefighters from Staffordshire rushed in, but found no one hurt, wrapping up around midnight and clearing the scene safely. One dad, Ryan Bridgewood, described the boom as an earthquake shaking the place. He rushed to check on his two young kids, terrified the tree might bury them alive. This all hit Saturday evening after the men office put out amber and yellow warnings for brutal gusts and heavy rain across Northern England, North. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Crews are still assessing the damage, but these families are safer now, a close call that shows how wild the weather can turn in seconds.