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id: eddbe5b35a
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:12 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 18:17 EST
status: developing
outlets: 2
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# Man killed by falling tree in Cranston

Police in Cranston said a man was killed Thursday around 4:30 p.m. when a tree fell on him at 58 Cindy Lane. His identity has not been released.

Section: [Public Safety](/providence/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [NBC 10 WJAR](https://turnto10.com/news/local/man-killed-by-falling-tree-in-cranston-police-say), 2026-11-12 17:12 EST: Cranston homeowner killed by falling branch while trimming tree, police say
- [WPRI 12](https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/man-killed-by-fallen-tree-in-cranston/), 2026-11-12 18:17 EST: Man killed by fallen tree in Cranston

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.