x
Breaking News
More () »

'We're trapped inside' Couple rescued after tree crashes through North Olmsted house amid high winds: 911 audio

It happened in the 5700 block of South Canterbury Road.

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — As strong weekend winds whipped the region on Sunday, one couple found themselves trapped on the second floor of a home in North Olmsted after a tree toppled down and crashed through the roof.

It happened at a home in the 5700 block of South Canterbury Road. 3News learned that rescue crews had to force their way inside the home to help get the two people out.

Thankfully, officials tell 3News that nobody was hurt.

A man from inside the home called authorities to report that he and his girlfriend were trapped on the second floor after the tree fell.

“We were laying in bed and an entire tree fell on the house," he said. "We're trapped inside.”

Listen to the 9-1-1 call below:

SUBSCRIBE: Get the day's top local and national headlines sent to your email inbox each weekday morning with our 3News to GO! newsletter

All of Northeast Ohio was under a Wind Advisory until 4 p.m. Sunday due to gusts up to 50 mph. The winds calmed Sunday evening into Monday morning as chilly temperatures and rain moved in.

MORE HEADLINES: 

Editor's note: Video in the player above features the extended weather forecast for Northeast Ohio with 3News' Hollie Strano from March 7, 2022.

Want to be among the first to know the most important local and national news? Download the free WKYC app today: Android, Apple.

Before You Leave, Check This Out