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Tree Limb Falls on Man in Newark’s South Ward

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Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a man who became trapped by a fallen tree limb in Newark's South Ward this evening.

According to Newark Police, the incident happens just before 5:20 p.m. today.

Officials say Newark Police responded to reports of a tree service worker struck by a tree limb that fell at 88 Hansbury Avenue.

Newark officials said the worker was extricated then transported to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Weather is being looked into as the cause.

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