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Huntersville Teen Dies After Storm Tree Collapse
14 Jul
Summary
- A 16-year-old girl died days after a tree fell on her home.
- The incident occurred during strong storms last Tuesday afternoon.
- The Red Cross is assisting the displaced family with accommodations.
A devastating incident occurred in Huntersville last Tuesday when strong storms led to a large tree falling onto a home on Rollingwood Drive. The tree crashed through the residence around 3 p.m., trapping an individual inside. Emergency crews responded to the scene and extricated the trapped person.
Paramedics transported the victim, identified by her family as 16-year-old Alison, to the hospital with critical injuries. Her family shared that she had been revived at the scene before transport, but sadly passed away days later after suffering a stroke. The damage to the home was significant, displacing the family. The Red Cross is providing assistance to them during this difficult time.
