Severe storms knock down tree limb, injuring Kentucky woman

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) – Severe storms Tuesday dealt some serious injuries to a Southern Kentucky woman.

The woman was hospitalized after a large tree limb came crashing down on her camper.

Austin and Ashley Molesworth have managed Happy Camper RV Park. They rent out short and long term spaces, just minutes from Lake Cumberland.

“Nine times out of ten, once they get here they become more like family,” said Ashley Molesworth.

Molesworth says they sheltered in their home as severe storms passed through. She looked outside after the storm passed, and found large tree limbs down, including one that crashed right through a camper.

“It scares you, it really does,” said Austin Molesworth. “Especially for us, we used to live in our camper. It really kind of makes you think twice about what can happen.”

The Molesworth’s say the woman was working on her computer inside when the limb grazed her head and badly cut open her arm.

They are now rethinking how they will manage trees at the RV park, many of which tower over their guests and tenants.

“Shade versus safety, we more than likely will be taking out a majority of our trees.”

The Molesworths say they are hoping for a speedy recovery for the woman. Her family is looking at thousands of dollars in damages to the camper on top of medical bills and other expenses.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family.

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