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 ArticlesSussan Ley Claims Backing by Liberals and Open to Nationals ReunionJan 22, 20263 Shot Dead in Regional NSW Town, Gunman on the LooseJan 22, 2026Man Allegedly Planned to Throw Molotov Cocktail at Australia Day Crowd in Terror PlotJan 21, 2026‘Literally Unbelievable’: Families Mourn Bondi VictimsJan 21, 2026Related Topicsemergencyhigh windsVictoria Statedeath and loss
