Strong Winds Flip Car, Flatten Tree on I-71 in Columbus Amid Severe Storms
A car was flipped by a strong wind gust on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, during severe storms, as captured on traffic camera video. The incident also saw a nearby tree flattened.
Atlanta, GA, August 12, 2026 —
A vehicle was overturned by powerful wind gusts on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, as severe storms moved through the area. The incident was documented by a traffic camera, which also captured a nearby tree being flattened by the high winds.
The precise timing of the event and the extent of any damage to the vehicle or injuries to its occupants were not immediately available. The traffic camera footage shows the car being violently lifted and flipped by the force of the wind. Simultaneously, a large tree adjacent to the roadway was observed falling due to the severe weather conditions.
Officials have not yet released details regarding the cause of the storms or specific wind speeds recorded in the immediate vicinity of the incident. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) typically monitors traffic conditions and weather impacts on state highways, including Interstate 71.
Further information regarding the incident, including potential traffic disruptions, accident reports, or the status of the affected roadway, has not been provided.
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