1 dead, 1 hospitalized after tree falls on vehicle in Gaston County - WSOC TV

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — One person was killed and another was injured Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on a vehicle south of Belmont, Gaston County Emergency Services said.

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Severe storms with winds of 70 miles per hour swept through the region, causing extensive damage.

The fatal incident occurred in the area of Dixon and South New Hope streets, GEMS said.

No further details were revealed.

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