A large tree has toppled in central Wellington at lunchtime today, falling onto an electrical box, blocking two lanes and a pedestrian crossing in Lambton Quay.
Fire crews and police are attending the scene after the tree in Midland Park - a popular resting spot - came crashing down just after midday. No-one was injured.
A spokeswoman for Wellington City Council said contractors Fulton Hogan had been called out and the council's tree team would be inspecting the site.
![The fallen tree has blocked two lanes and a pedestrian crossing. Photo / Hamish Rutherford](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PZWWDKWF7NZNLYEDS5WLI6LRUI.jpg?auth=37703e0a640a60c8c2d23d38a10caa87fef5478744a7dc45d7c92b9a0ace5862&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
A northerly wind is blowing in the capital city today, but the tree was in a sheltered area at the popular park.