NEWARK, Del. - A tree fell through a Newark family’s home on Monday night during a severe thunderstorm. A 65-year-old woman was just inches from tragedy, according to authorities, and standing in her kitchen as the tree struck around 7:15 p.m.
She was rescued safely and is now home tonight from the hospital."Definitely one that’s going to stick with me for a while," said Deputy Chief Jeff Sands of the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company.Two children in the home were able to get out uninjured, but the woman was trapped.