12-Year-Old Illinois Girl Dies When Snow Fort Collapses on Her and a Friend
Residents of Chicago dig out after a snowstorm passed through the area on January 19, 2019. Snowfall in the city and surrounding area ranged between 4 and 10 inches. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) At a Glance The girl and a 9-year-old friend built a fort in a snowbank.The fort collapsed and completely covered the 12-year-old.An autopsy determined she died of asphyxia and hypothermia.The 9-year-old was treated for hypothermia and is expected to survive. A 12-year-old Illinois girl died Sunday when a...