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Large Tree Limb Falls on Peabody Property, Resident Escapes With Minor Injuries

Police report minor injuries with no structural shutdown following an inspection.

Overview

  • Peabody police said a tree fell onto a Lincoln Road home around 10:40 a.m., drawing police, fire, and a building inspector to the scene.
  • The homeowner declined medical treatment after sustaining a small cut on her wrist and a cut on her leg.
  • Detective Lt. David Bonfanti said the inspector kept the house open, indicating only minimal damage.
  • Sky5 aerials showed a large limb across the yard touching the roof as crews worked to take the tree apart.
  • The resident described a first tree falling before a second branch hit her, and her son said the outcome could have been much worse.