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3 rescued after large tree crashes through Ambler home

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Published  November 1, 2019 7:28am EDT
Montgomery County
FOX 29 Philadelphia

3 rescued after large tree falls on Ambler home

FOX 29 reporter Steve Keeley reports a tree in the backyard of the home was downed by strong winds and crashed through the roof of the second floor, and down into the first floor.

AMBLER, Pa. - Emergency crews rescued three people from a home in Ambler after strong winds sent a large tree crashing through the roof.  

Crews responded to the home on the 100 block of Tennis Avenue just after midnight.

FOX 29’s Steve Keeley reports a tree in the backyard of the home was downed by strong winds and crashed through the roof of the second floor, and down into the first floor.

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Three people, including an 81-year-old and a 74-year-old, were rescued from the home after they were trapped on the second floor by debris. Both were conscious and alert when they were rescued.