Strong winds cause fallen trees and road closures in Sant Cugat

Thursday's wind episode results in numerous incidents across Valldoreix, Mira-sol, and the city center.

Image of a street with fallen tree branches due to strong winds.
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Image of a street with fallen tree branches due to strong winds.

A severe windstorm has caused multiple disruptions this Thursday in Sant Cugat del Vallès and Valldoreix, leading to fallen trees and blocked roads across the municipality.

The wind episode has heavily impacted various areas. Notable incidents include large trees blocking the Vallvidrera road and Can Trabal avenue, requiring immediate intervention from emergency services.
Firefighters and Local Police have responded to numerous calls, including collapsed walls in Mira-sol and damaged urban furniture in Octavià Square.
Public parks such as Parc Central and the National Archive gardens have seen significant damage to trees, while streetlights and containers were knocked over in several residential streets.