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4-year-old boy killed when tree falls on home during strong storms
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Deputies found a young boy trapped after a tree fell on a home.
A tragic incident occurred in Indiana during strong storms. Deputies found a young boy trapped after a tree fell on a home. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three others inside the home escaped safely. The incident happened in a wooded area, and authorities responded to the scene. Details about the family are being withheld out of respect.
Further information about the incident is available from the source, including comments from law enforcement officials and details about the response to the scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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