Alabama Newscenter — Patient Trapped By Fallen Tree During Tornado Walks Again, Thanks To UAB

By Brianna Hoge

On Jan. 25, severe weather rolled through Mississippi and Alabama, destroying homes and causing severe damage in several communities. In Fultondale, the Hernandez family waited in their home for the storms to pass. But when an EF3 tornado touched down close by, Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez realized his family could be in danger.

After waking their three sleeping children, the family raced to the basement to take shelter. Hernandez and his youngest daughter were the last downstairs, and as he pushed her to safety, a large tree fell, crashing on top of the house. The tree pinned Hernandez’s left leg against the basement stairs.

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