2 brothers escape tragedy, tree crushes through Antioch home while they're asleep

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WZTV) — Two brothers living in Antioch, Tennessee escaped what could have been death after a massive tree crushed their house overnight Thursday.

Around 2 a.m. Thursday, Hatem and Oday say a tree crushed the home they are renting. Luckily, both brothers are ok, with one only sustaining a cut to his forehead.

The tree destroyed both the men's vehicles, and they are staying with their neighbors for now. When first responders arrived on the scene, they assisted both men out of the home safely.

FOX 17 News will continue to bring you updates on this severe weather threat.