Strong Wind in Western Essex, Massachusetts

Strong Wind July 20, 1996 · Western Essex, Massachusetts

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Death

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Somewhat strong winds, gusting over 40 mph at times, blew down a large tree, which fell directly on a 4-year-old girl, killing her. The girl was playing outside her home in Haverhill. The falling tree also damaged the house and smashed a truck parked in the driveway. Investigators found the tree to be partially rotted.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5582054. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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