Huntsville man dies after tree falls on his home during severe weather

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A man has died after strong storms sent a tree into his home early Wednesday morning, police said.

It happened in the 100 block of Samantha Lane around 3:15 a.m.
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The 41-year-old man was in bed when the tree fell into the mobile home, according to Huntsville Police.

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The man's wife and children were also inside the home when it happened, police said. They were not hurt.

Just a few miles to the northeast, at least one person was hurt when a tree fell onto another house, trapping people inside, according to the National Weather Service.
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Strong storms moved across the area overnight, toppling trees and damaging homes and businesses across the region. Gusty winds and heavy downpours were reported as the storm moved south.

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