Missouri man killed when tree he was cutting falls onto him

RENICK, Mo. (AP) - Authorities say a tree trimmer was killed in north-central Missouri when a tree he was cutting down toppled onto him.

KTVO (https://bit.ly/2nHbmwN ) reports that 38-year-old Charles Hamblin of Macon died at the scene of the accident shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday in Renick in Randolph County.

Authorities say Hamblin owned a tree service and was cutting down a tree when the wind reportedly shifted directions and toppled the tree onto Hamblin.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Information from: KTVO-TV, https://www.ktvotv3.com