Inverleigh Woman Dies in Moama After Tree Falls on Holiday Cabin

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A 63-year-old woman from Inverleigh tragically lost her life during a severe storm that struck the Victorian/New South Wales border on Monday. The woman was asleep in a cabin at Moama when a large tree branch crashed down on the structure in the early hours of the morning. Despite the efforts of emergency services, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband, also 63, was lying beside her when the incident occurred.

Inverleigh Woman Dies in Moama After Tree Falls on Holiday Cabin
Source: Geelong Advertiser

Husband Survives with Injuries

The woman’s husband was injured during the incident, suffering a hand injury. He was treated at the scene by Ambulance Victoria crews before being transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care. The couple had purchased the cabin just last year, making the tragedy all the more poignant for those who knew them.

Community Mourns a Devastating Loss

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, acknowledging the profound sadness of the situation. “This is a very sad and tragic set of circumstances for the woman’s family,” said Premier Allan. The Murray River Council also offered its sympathies, stating that the entire community was devastated by the untimely death.

Inverleigh Woman Dies in Moama After Tree Falls on Holiday Cabin
Source: Geelong Advertiser

A report is being prepared for the coroner as authorities continue to investigate the incident. The community remains in mourning as they come to terms with this unexpected and heartbreaking loss.

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