Theresa Roy, 79, critically injured after tree falls on car, branches impale her on Pond Road in Sidney, Maine
Woman impaled by branch after tree falls on moving car
The driver, David Roy, 78, suffered from nonfatal injuries.
Maine woman impaled by tree limb has 7 broken ribs, husband says
Sidney Fire and Rescue used the jaws of life to reach Theresa Roy and then cut the tree limb with a hand saw so she could be taken to MaineGeneral hospital in Augusta. She remained in fair condition on Friday at the hospital, a spokesperson said.
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