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Wind-blown inflatable pumpkin rolls through Dubuque street
A giant inflatable pumpkin broke loose in Dubuque, Iowa, after wind carried it away from where it was set up.
It rolled down Main Street and struck parked cars before entering the roadway.
Driver Pam McCarron swerved to avoid it as it came toward her car.
The city said no people or vehicles were damaged, and police said the situation could have been worse if there had been more traffic.
The incident drew attention to the need to secure Halloween decorations so they do not blow away.
The city urged residents to fasten decorations such as large inflatable pumpkins.
The sources do not say whether any further action is planned.
A giant inflatable pumpkin broke free in Dubuque, Iowa, and rolled into the roadway on Main Street.
Wind carried it into the street, where it struck parked cars and at least one driver swerved to avoid it.
The City of Dubuque said no people, vehicles, parking meters or pumpkins were damaged.
Police said the situation could have been worse, though there was not major oncoming traffic at the time.
The city urged residents to secure their Halloween decorations so they do not blow away.
- Who
- A giant inflatable pumpkin, motorists and the Dubuque Police Department were involved.
- What
- The pumpkin broke free, struck parked cars and rolled into the roadway; a driver swerved to avoid it.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Main Street in downtown Dubuque, Iowa.
- Why
- The inflatable broke free and was carried away by the wind.
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- Location
- Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa
- Cause
- Wind carried the inflatable away
- Damage
- The city said no people, vehicles, parking meters or giant pumpkins were damaged
- Traffic response
- At least one driver swerved to avoid the pumpkin
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What people are saying
the situation could have been worse
This is not AI-generated. This actually, truly happened, and I was the car involved in this
Safety is a big, big, big concern
We love seeing all of the Halloween decorations around town. But be sure you secure your front porch ghosts, 12-foot skeletons, and giant inflatable pumpkins so they don't end up flying away