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Coverage dated October 12, 2025

NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor

Headline from CBS News

At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

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  1. NBC News

    Elderly woman killed by flying solar panel in Brooklyn as nor'easter hit NYC with strong winds (opens NBC News)

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    A 76-year-old woman in New York City was killed on Sunday by a 7-foot solar panel that came loose due to strong winds as the East Coast was battered by a powerful nor'easter.

  2. New York Post

    Woman, 76, killed by solar panel that blew off Brooklyn roof during NYC nor’easter (opens New York Post)

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    The powerful nor’easter sweeping through the region claimed a life in New York City Monday when a flying solar panel hit a 76-year-old woman in the head as she walked in Brooklyn.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Woman Killed By Flying Solar Panel As US Region Gets Blasted With Powerful Storm (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    At least one person has been killed as a result of a nor’easter that has unleashed strong wind gusts, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding along the East Coast.

  4. CBS News

    NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

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