Jalaia Ford, 3 months, and Journee Jones, 11 months killed, 11-year-old and adult both injured when tree falls on house during powerful storm on 10th Avenue West in Birmingham, Alabama
Two kids killed when tree crashes onto home during severe storm, Alabama officials say
Officials said a 3-year-old and a 3-month-old died at the scene, according to WIAT. An 11-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and an adult female who was trapped under the tree was also transported.
Two children dead after tree falls on house in Birmingham
The Jefferson County Coroner says 3-month-old Jalaia Ford and 11-month-old Journee Jones were taken to Children's Hospital, but did not survive.
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