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Child struck by falling tree in New Hampshire

The child was reportedly playing outside near a parent who was clearing snow, a release said.

DERRY, N.H. — Emergency responders worked to rescue a child that had been struck by and trapped underneath a falling tree on Tuesday in New Hampshire. 

According to a release from the Derry Fire Department, a caller reported a child had been struck by and trapped underneath a tree while playing outside near a parent who was clearing snow.

Multiple units from Derry fire and police departments responded to the call and requested additional assistance. 

For a total of 19 minutes, 16 firefighters and three police officers worked to extricate the child from underneath the tree. 

Once the child was free, they were brought to a nearby hospital by ambulance. 

"The child was found to be in good spirits and received minor injuries," the release said. 

No others were reportedly injured during the incident. 

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