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Two People Killed During Stormy Weather In Phelps

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Ontario County Deputies say that two people were killed when a tree fell on their car during stormy weather in the Town of Phelps on Tuesday evening.

Deputies say that a 2004 Kia Optima was traveling south on County Road 6 when a tree fell onto the vehicle, crushing its roof.

Authorities say it appears heavy windy and storm conditions caused the tree to fall. Both people inside the car were pronounced dead at the scene.

They are from out of state. Their names were not being released until family could be notified.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.