Tree Falls On Home In Delaware County

RIDLEY Twp., Pa., (CBS) -- Crews responded to the scene after a tree fell onto a home in Ridley Township, Delaware County.

Chopper 3 was over the scene Tuesday night at the 2300 block of Franklin Avenue.

The tree reportedly crashed into the master bedroom.

"I was downstairs watching television in the living room on the couch, the next thing I heard and felt, I felt like an earthquake or a train was coming through the roof.  The next thing I know here comes the tree down and the ceiling dropped down through," said the homeowner.

The homeowner tells CBS 3 Eyewitness News inspectors in the township have condemned the home.

PECO says they have shut off gas and electric to the home as a precaution, but no other homes in the area are affected.

No injuries were reported.

It's unclear what caused the tree to fall.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.