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Woman dies after tree falls on her in Genesee County

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ALEXANDER, N.Y. (WKBW) — A woman is dead after a tree fell on her in Genesee County.

Troopers responded to the WNY Gas & Stream Engine Association on Gillate Road in the town of Alexander just before 10 a.m. Monday.

Police said an investigation determined a tree was being cut down on the property and fell on the 65-year-old woman. Neighbors called 911 and removed the tree with a tractor. Life-saving measures were attempted but the woman died from her injuries.

According to police, it is believed the incident was an accident and there are no signs of foul play.