Mountain Brook residents killed in morning storms

From Tribune staff reports

MOUNTAIN BROOK – Mountain Brook police closed Montevallo Road from Petticoat Lane to Overhill Road around 7:30 a.m. Monday because a tree had fallen on a building, officials said.

One person was killed when a storm caused a tree to fall on a home in Mountain Brook.
Photo via Homewood FiredDept.

One person was killed when a storm caused a tree to fall on a home in Mountain Brook.
Photo via Homewood FiredDept.

According to the Mountain Brook Fire Department, personnel responded to a call that a large tree had fallen on a residence on Montevallo Road near Petticoat Lane. Mountain Brook Police Department And The Homewood Fire Department also assisted in the operation.

“The building sustained severe damage, resulting in one fatality,” Mountain Brook Fire officials said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and neighbors.”

According to media reports, an elderly resident died from injuries sustained in the incident. The victim has not yet been identified.