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Couple of 10 years killed by falling tree that neighbors reported concerns about for months
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Diana Rocco, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The two were driving on Carothers Parkway in Franklin when a large tree fell onto their car.
A couple from Tennessee was killed in a storm-related incident over the weekend. The two were driving on Carothers Parkway in Franklin when a large tree fell onto their car. The incident occurred during a period of torrential rain, high winds, and thunder.
The couple has been identified by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Neighbors had reportedly expressed concerns about the tree for months prior to the incident. First responders worked to free the couple from the vehicle, but unfortunately, they were unable to survive.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources in Tennessee, including WSMV and Gray News.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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