Crime & Safety

2 Needham Women Injured by Falling Tree Limb

Police officers responded to the incident on Nehoiden Street at May Street on Sunday morning.

Two women from Needham were injured after being struck by a falling tree branch on Sunday morning, police say.

Police officers responded to Nehoiden Street at May Street around 10 a.m. after receiving a report of the incident.

The two women were walking in the area when a large branch came crashing down on top of them.

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Both victims were transported to Beth Israel Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The Needham Fire Department assisted police officials at the scene.

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