11 rescued after large tree falls on 5 vehicles at SF's Golden Gate Park, firefighters say

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Eleven people have been rescued after a huge tree fell at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Monday.

The fallen limbs crushed several cars on Crossover Dr. blocking northbound lanes.

The San Francisco Fire Department initially said the large tree damaged four cars, but have updated its number to five.

It's known to be a busy road that connects 19th Ave. and Park Presidio on the west-side of the city.

Two people suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Firefighters have chainsaws out trying to break apart this tree.

SFFD says as of 9:54 p.m., 19th Avenue is open in both directions. Arborists will remain on the side of the road to continue working to clear the debris.

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