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A young woman died when a tree fell on to a caravan she was staying in at a site in Staffordshire. | |
The incident happened in the early hours at Hales Hall caravan park, Oakamoor Road, Cheadle. | |
The 18-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and a man and a woman, both aged 19, were taken to hospital suffering minor injuries. | |
Fire crews have been removing the 60ft tree, which may have toppled in 50mph winds reported in the area overnight. | |
They are cutting the tree away from the caravan but it is a delicate job as the woman's body is still inside the caravan, Staffordshire Police said. | |
Red Cross victim support crews are at the caravan site which is made up of holiday lets and long term stays. | |
It is believed the two 19-year-olds lived permanently on the site and were being visited by the woman who died. |