Woman killed by falling tree in Alexander

Bonnie Marrocco News10NBC

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ALEXANDER, N.Y. – A woman was killed Monday morning by a falling tree.

New York State Police say a tree was being cut down at WNY Gas & Steam Engine Association on Gillate Road in the town of Alexander.

The tree fell in the woman’s path, according to troopers. Neighbors called 911 and removed the tree with a tractor.

The 65-year-old woman died at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released.

State Police say there are no signs of foul play.

On Monday morning New York State Troopers responded to a report of a tree falling on a woman at WNY Gas & Stream Engine Association on Gillate Road in the town of Alexander. It was determined that a tree was being cut down on the property and fell in the path of a 65-year-old woman. Neighbors in the area called 911 and removed the tree with a tractor. Although troopers and medical staff attempted life saving measures, the woman died at the scene. The victim's identity will be released at a later time.