Falling tree misses Melbourne man by just centimetres

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An elderly man is lucky to be alive after a massive Eucalyptus tree fell on his Melbourne home. 9News

It cut the power to more than 2000 homes on its way down, and trapped the man and his sick wife for hours.READ MORE:Fred Dummet was putting out his bins when the tree fell — missing him by centimetres.

Luckily she was inside, and he's insured."I counted my blessings this morning son, look at the rail," he said.The tree took out at least six powerlines when it collapsed about 10am.Two states battered by powerful king tide and dangerous surf

 

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