Crime & Safety
Boy, 5, Dies When Tree Falls On Decatur Home: Reports
The tree fell onto the home around 5 a.m. Monday. The boy's mother was rescued from the home, a report said.
DECATUR, GA — A 5-year-old boy died Monday morning after a tree fell onto the Decatur home he lived in, according to multiple reports.
The tree fell onto the home off of Glenwood Road around 5 a.m., according to WSB-TV. The boy's mother was rescued, the report said.
Crews are working to stabilize the home and recover the boy's body, according to 11Alive. Drivers should expect the road to be closed Monday, the report said.
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