Australia NewsChild Among Dead After Wild Winds Lash Victoria StateSavePrintA fallen tree is seen laying across a street after the passing of Cyclone Yasi on February 3, 2011 in Townsville, Australia. Ian Hitchcock/Getty ImagesAAP8/27/2020|Updated: 8/27/2020A four-year-old boy is among three people killed by falling trees as wild weather lashed Victoria and prompted thousands of calls for help.Victoria Police confirmed the boy died after being struck by a tree at Hawthorn Rd in Melbourne’s Blackburn South on the morning of Aug 27.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesAlbanese Pushes Israeli President on Australian Aid Worker’s DeathFeb 11, 2026Victoria Moves to Allow Up to 20-Storey Developments in High-Activity SuburbsFeb 11, 2026Commonwealth Bank Shares Soar After ‘Stonking’ Half-Year ResultFeb 11, 2026NSW Police Face Potential Legal Trouble After ProtestsFeb 10, 2026Related Topicsemergencyhigh windsVictoria Statedeath and loss
