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Person dead after tree falls in Markham, Ont.: police

Police say a person is dead after a tree fell in Markham, Ont. Global News / Marc Cormier

A person is dead in Markham, Ont., after becoming injured by a fallen tree, police say.

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York Regional Police said officers received a report of an injured person at around 6:15 p.m. in the 19th Avenue area.

Police said a person was located under a fallen tree and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Officers said the tree was downed due to the weather.

Police said the victim was working on moving or adjusting the tree when it shifted and fell on top of him, crushing him.

Officers said emergency services are at the scene conducting an investigation.

Police said the incident is not deemed to be suspicious.

 

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