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    AL Firefighter, EMS Worker Injured by Falling Tree Limb

    April 23, 2020
    An Anniston firefighter and EMS responder were trying to free a man trapped inside his home by a tree knocked down by strong storms when the rescuers were struck by a large tree limb.

    By Carol Robinson

    Source Alabama Media Group, Birmingham

    Anniston, AL, Fire Department
    Anniston Fire Dept Apparatus Al 5ea1f51dce096

    Three people including two first responders were injured by a falling tree in Anniston as storms moved through the area Thursday morning.

    Authorities said they responded to a home after a resident was trapped inside by the falling tree. As they were trying to free the victim, a large limb or tree fell on top of them.

    An Anniston firefighter, an EMS responder and the resident were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries were life-threatening.

    “We greatly appreciate your prayers and support during this time,’’ AEMS posted on Facebook. “We also ask that you please be ‘weather aware’ and stay safe.”

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