WHITTIER, Calif.— A woman was killed and five others were injured when a large eucalyptus tree fell on a wedding party taking photographs at a Southern California park Dec. 17, authorities said.
Several people were trapped under the tree at Whittier’s Penn Park, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
Video from the scene showed fire crews using chain saws to cut through the downed branches.
Four of the injured suffered scrapes and bruises, officials said. A 4-year-old girl was listed in critical condition due to head trauma, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Witnesses described hearing a loud crack and seeing people run from the area.
The tree could have been weakened by California’s ongoing drought and recent heavy rain could have contributed to its fall, officials said.
An arborist will assess the area on Dec. 18, officials said. No other details were immediately available.
ARLINGTON, Va. — A massive explosion at a duplex where police were investigating reports of shots fired shook a Washington, D.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
NEW YORK – With a Zeibekiko, the dance of Zorba, and island dances, Commander John Pappas bid farewell to the NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 Unit, retiring after 29 years of service.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is making a big push to raise money for his reelection effort before the end of the year, appearing at seven events through next Monday — with more to come.
BINGHAMTON, NY – Daughters of Penelope (DOP) Athens Chapter 39 celebrated the holidays early on December 2 along with the upcoming first anniversary of the reinstatement of their chapter.
ARLINGTON, Va. — A massive explosion at a duplex where police were investigating reports of shots fired shook a Washington, D.
NIR OZ, Israel — The engineer and his family cowered in the safe room, dark except for a red remote-control light because they feared the gunmen outside his door would notice anything brighter.
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