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Tree in Brookfield falls on car, nearly hits mother and her 3 kids

A tree fell on a family's car in Brookfield, no injuries were reported.

Nicole Alarcon

Apr 4, 2024, 2:19 AM

Updated 309 days ago

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Fire officials in Brookfield say a tree narrowly missed a mother and her three children when it fell onto their car.
It happened on South Obtuse Road around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Firefighters used chainsaws to remove the tree and open up the driveway.
Fire officials said the family had just been grocery shopping.
Firefighters and police officers from the Brookfield Police Department helped the family bring the groceries from their car up the hill to their home.
Officials said all were evaluated and refused treatment.