Crime & Safety
Tree Crushes Roof Of Derry Condo, Firefighters Rescue Residents
Occupants escaped a 3-unit condo after a tree crashed on the building's roof causing heavy damage. One person was taken to the hospital.
DERRY, NH — High wind gusts brought down trees and power lines across New Hampshire.
Derry fire and police responded to 107 Franklin St. Extension for a large tree that hit a house with people trapped inside.
When firefighters arrived, they found several occupants still in the building and some self-evacuating. Derry fire began to search the condo units and rescued several people safely from the building. Gas and power were immediately shut off to the building.
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The Derry Fire Department confirmed one resident was injured in the incident and taken to Parkland Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials are working to find alternative living accommodations until the buildings can be made safe.