A tree fell on top of multiple vehicles on Lake Shore Drive near downtown Chicago, shutting down northbound lanes of the roadway Friday afternoon.
The heavily-trafficked roadway was closed northbound between Chicago and North Avenues for a "downed tree onto car," according to reports. The incident happened near Lake Shore Drive and Schiller, Chicago police said.
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WATCH HEREPreliminary information indicated the tree feel onto as many as four vehicles, police said.
Chicago fire officials said a "large healthy tree" hit just two cars, however. At least one person was transported to an area hospital in good condition, fire officials said.
By 2 p.m., traffic was getting by in one lane.
Strong wind gusts were forecast for Friday in the Chicago area.
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The National Weather Service warned of northeast winds gusting up to 35 to 40 mph, with the strongest gusts near Lake Michigan.
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