MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM) - A fallen tree has claimed the lives of a father and son at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland.

According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, two people have died as a result of a tree falling on them.

Buddy Bryan confirmed the two victims as 58-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Sr. and 29-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Jr. both from Harris County.

Bryan said that they took refuge under a tree while in their golf cart and the storm caused the tree to fall on top of them causing blunt force trauma/ crushing trauma.

They were pronounced dead on the scene at 6:06 p.m. at the golf course.

This was near Beaver Run where storm damage was reported by viewers and our news crews.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp shared a statement on the tragedy:

“Marty, the girls, and I are saddened by the tragic deaths of two Georgians in Muscogee County today as a result of the severe weather.” “We ask that you join us in keeping their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers, along with all those responding to storm damage.”

The Columbus Police Department has initiated a death investigation related to the incident.

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