Young Boy Struck by Tree Branch Dies In Susquehanna County
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: October 29, 2012
Susquehanna County- An eight year old from Susquehanna County died Monday night when he was struck by a tree branch.
According to State Police in Gibson it happened just after 5 p.m. Monday at a home off Bronson Hill Road in Franklin Township near Bridgewater and New Milford Townships.
State Police say it was not raining at the time. They add a strong gust of wind caused the limb to break from the tree.
The youngster was with his father at the time. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to State Police in Gibson it happened just after 5 p.m. Monday at a home off Bronson Hill Road in Franklin Township near Bridgewater and New Milford Townships.
State Police say it was not raining at the time. They add a strong gust of wind caused the limb to break from the tree.
The youngster was with his father at the time. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
