Several cars have been damaged in Aberdeen after being struck by a cricket cage which got swept up in Storm Eowyn.
The large netted frame blew away from Aberdeenshire Cricket Club and hit a number of parked vehicles on Cranford Road on its way.
It appears to have landed across two cars and blocked a section of the Mannofield street.
A white car parked on the opposite side of the road has been significantly damaged by the impact.
The rear windscreen has been completely smashed while wing mirrors are now hanging off.
Cars damaged on Cranford Road
Staff from the cricket club, located on nearby Morningside Road, have been dealing with the escaped cage and are in attendance with a tractor to recover the equipment.
A volunteer helping with the clean-up mission said: “We don’t really know how this happened yet.
“Right now we are focused on trying to shift it out from the street.
“Hopefully we can get it moved soon.”
Police and the fire service have also been called to the scene and have put a cordon in place.
Luckily, there were no pedestrians on the street or people in the cars when the frame landed.
There are no reports of any injuries.
A resident of Cranford Road, who did not wish to be named, said: “One of the cars that were damaged belongs to my next door neighbour, but they are on holiday to Dubai.
“Luckily my car is parked a little bit down the way so we managed to avoid it, and got it moved in time.”
“I was looking over at what happened and I’m just thinking ‘how’d that get blown over?’ That thing is absolutely huge.
“It’s mostly net so you think the wind would just go right through it. I’ve just been watching them try to lift it ever since.
“I just feel so bad for the poor lady who’s car’s been destroyed. There were some bits of her car just lying around on the street and I helped move them into her boot. So hopefully that helps in some way.”
Tree falls on car
Meanwhile, another parked car has been damaged by a fallen tree on Beattie Avenue in Aberdeen.
The large tree has landed on the roof of the black vehicle and appears to have smashed a window with glass seen lying on the ground.
It is understood police were called, as well as the council who sent a team to remove the tree.
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