Overview

• The tree collapsed Wednesday afternoon between 9th and 10th avenues near San Mateo Central Park, bringing down large branches across the street.
• A white Volkswagen sedan and a white Ford Ranger pickup truck were heavily damaged when the tree fell onto them.
• San Mateo Police Department joined forces with multiple fire units to clear debris and secure the area.
• Authorities confirmed no injuries and have not provided an estimate for when the cleanup will finish.
• Motorists are urged to avoid South Railroad Avenue as well as nearby S B and S Claremont streets and to use alternate routes.