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 ArticlesNSW Police Face Potential Legal Trouble After ProtestsFeb 10, 2026ADF Sexual Violence Survivors ‘Cut Off at the Knees’Feb 10, 2026Medical Specialists to Disclose Fees Amid Bulk-Billing RiseFeb 10, 2026Top Barrister and Charity Boss Found Dead after Child Abuse ArrestFeb 09, 2026Related Topicsemergencyhigh windsVictoria Statedeath and loss
