Tree almost caused disaster after being denied removal.

Yesterday, a terrifying incident unfolded for a couple in Sydney when a large gum tree suddenly crashed through the roof of their kitchen. Thankfully, Keli Ou and May Sun were unharmed, as they were in their bedroom at the time. However, they were left in utter shock and described the scene as resembling a warzone.

The tree, located in Eastwood, was knocked over by strong winds late in the day. It landed on the couple's property on Harrison Avenue, causing damage to their deck, kitchen, clothesline, and fence. What's even more alarming is that the tree did not belong to them, but to their neighbor next door. This has left the couple and their neighbor Yin Huang, who ran outside upon hearing the commotion, in a state of disbelief.

Adding to the shock and frustration, Huang revealed that their neighbor had previously applied to have the tree removed, but the local council had denied the request. She had been worried about the tree for a year and had requested for it to be cut down, but to no avail. She even filed for a review of the decision in January 2023, but it was rejected once again.

Just a week ago, Huang had noticed the cracks in the tree getting wider and had sent photos to the council, but they only replied by asking her to redo her application. So far, she has not received any response from the council, despite being contacted by 9News. As a result, the owners of the affected property have been forced to relocate to a nearby hotel as it is deemed too dangerous to stay in their own home.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper tree maintenance and the potential consequences of neglecting it. The couple and their neighbor are fortunate to have escaped unharmed, but it could have easily been a different story. Hopefully, this serves as a wake-up call for the council to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of its residents.

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