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2 rescued after tree falls on SUV in Roxborough, Philadelphia fire dispatch says

Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on top of their SUV in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood, according to fire dispatch.

It happened near Henry Avenue and Walnut Lane shortly before 3 p.m. Friday.

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Firefighters and rescue crews were on scene, successfully rescuing two people who were stuck inside the car. Dispatch said the two people were being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It's unclear what caused the tree to fall, but wind has been whipping all afternoon in Philadelphia.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

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