Strong Winds Flip Car on I-71 During Severe Storms in Columbus
A car was flipped by a strong wind gust on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, during severe storms. Traffic camera footage captured the car lifting into the air and landing on its roof. A nearby tree was also flattened.

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A vehicle was overturned by powerful wind gusts on Interstate 71 in Columbus, Ohio, as severe storms swept through the area. The dramatic event was captured on traffic camera footage, showing the car being lifted into the air before landing on its roof.
The incident occurred amidst conditions of severe weather, which also saw a nearby tree flattened. The exact time of the incident and details regarding any potential injuries or other vehicles involved were not immediately available.
Authorities have not released specific details regarding the speed of the wind gusts or the extent of the damage beyond what was visible in the footage. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) operates the traffic cameras that documented the event. Further information on the storm’s impact and any related traffic advisories may be available through local emergency management or weather services.
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