FIRST ON WITN: Children Not Hurt As Tree Falls On School Roof

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Posted: 12:07 PM Jan 7, 2009
Last Updated: 4:31 PM Jan 7, 2009

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Terrifying moments for a group of first graders at a Lenoir County school, a tree came crashing into the roof of the gymnasium. (See photo gallery below)

It happened around 10:00 a.m. at Moss Hill Elementary School on Highway 55 West.

The school system says the tree created a 10-foot hole in the gymnasium roof. Six ceiling panels fell, and three support beams are broken.

Fortunately, no one was injured even though a first grade class was there when the tree fell. They were on the other side of the gym at the time.

The school system says they are accessing damage and making arrangements to have the roof repaired.

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Posted by: American Atheist Location: NC on Jan 7, 2009 at 11:08 PM
There is no god. This was a weather phenomenon.

Posted by: Tom Location: Greenville on Jan 7, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Glad no one was hurt. Why would god make a tree fall on the school in the first place?

Posted by: moss hill parent Location: sandy bottom on Jan 7, 2009 at 03:41 PM
God was truly watching over our children today. Thank you!

Posted by: Ladyluck Location: Winterville on Jan 7, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Oh my goodness. I bet that scared those babies to peices. Glad none of them were hurt.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 7, 2009 at 01:19 PM
That was a true blessing: "No one was injured even though there was a first grade class in the gym when the tree fell. They were on the other side of the gym at the time."

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