Woman escapes unharmed after large tree crashes onto home

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A massive tree snapped in half overnight, falling on top of a home in west Charlotte.

[PHOTOS: Tree crashes down on west Charlotte home]

The tree came crashing down around 3 a.m. along Remington Street, near Beatties Ford Road and landed on the house.

Channel 9 could see where the tree slammed into the back of the house, scattering debris across the yard.

Emergency officials told Channel 9 that a woman was inside at the time but she escaped unharmed.

Rain was coming down when the tree fell, but officials are still not certain if that played a role.

The American Red Cross was called out to help the family find a place to stay.

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