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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
Children among casualties after tree falls in park
Five children have been taken to hospital, two with serious injuries, after a tree fell in a seaside park. Essex Police said there were "a number of casualties" after the "serious incident" at Chalkwell Park in Southend-on-Sea. The force was called shortly before 15:00 BST on Saturday and was at the scene along with ambulance and fire service teams. "We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues," police said in a statement on social media. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital. "A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries." They added that "six ambulances, three ambulance officer vehicles, the London Air Ambulance and Kent Air Ambulance were sent to the scene". Southend-on-Sea City Council leader Daniel Cowan said: "I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the ambulance service and fire service. "I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area whilst those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected." The MP for Southend West and Leigh, David Burton-Sampson, told the BBC: "I am aware of the terrible accident that has happened at Chalkwell Park this afternoon. "My deepest thoughts are with all those who have been impacted "I encourage people not to speculate at this stage but to avoid the area and allow the emergency services to do their work."
The Independent
15 hours ago
- The Independent
Five children taken to hospital after tree falls in park in Essex
Five children have been taken to hospital, including two with serious injuries, after a tree fell in a park in Essex. Essex Police were called to Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm, to 'a number of casualties'. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital. 'A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries.' Police have urged the public to avoid the area. The fire service was also called. Adam Hutchins, 47, told EssexLive: 'I heard there were kids playing on the tree. They heard a big crack. It must have pretty loud. They went running over and there were kids underneath the tree. 'All the cricket guys ran over and tried to loft the tree up. I think it's one of the oldest trees. It had metal stands propping it up.' Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council Daniel Cowan said: 'I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the Ambulance Service and Fire Service, who are still at the scene. 'I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area whilst those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected.'
The Guardian
15 hours ago
- The Guardian
Five children taken to hospital after tree falls in Essex park
Five children have been taken to hospital, including two with serious injuries, after a tree fell in a seaside park in Essex on Saturday. Essex police said they were called to Chalkwell park in Southend-on-Sea shortly before 3pm, where they found 'a number of casualties'. An East of England ambulance service spokesperson said: 'Two children were transported by road to Southend University hospital. 'A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries.' Police advised the public to avoid the area. Adam Hutchins, 47, told the EssexLive website: 'I heard there were kids playing on the tree. They heard a big crack. 'It must have [been] pretty loud. They went running over and there were kids underneath the tree. 'All the cricket guys ran over and tried to loft the tree up. I think it's one of the oldest trees. It had metal stands propping it up.' David Burton-Sampson, Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, described it as a 'worrying incident', adding: 'My thoughts are with those affected.' Daniel Cowan, the leader of Southend's city council, said on Saturday: 'I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the ambulance service and fire service, who are still at the scene. 'I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area while those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected.'
The Independent
16 hours ago
- The Independent
Five children injured after tree falls in public park
Five children have been injured after a tree fell in a public park, including two who are in a serious condition. Emergency services were called to reports of a tree falling in Chalkwell Park in Southend, at around 3pm on Saturday, police said. Two children suffered serious injuries in the incident, ambulance crews said. Three more were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. 'We remain on the scene of a serious incident at Chalkwell Park. Officers, alongside ambulance and fire service colleagues, are responding,' Essex Police said in a statement. 'There have been a number of casualties and our work at the scene is ongoing. 'We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues.' An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called at 2.55pm to reports that a tree had fallen in Chalkwell Park in Chalkwell. Six ambulances, three ambulance officer vehicles, the London Air Ambulance and Kent Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. 'Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital. A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries.' Footage showed an increased police presence around the perimeter of the park and an air ambulance on the grounds. Adam Hutchins, 47, told EssexLive: 'I heard there were kids playing on the tree. They heard a big crack. It must have pretty loud. They went running over and there were kids underneath the tree. 'All the cricket guys ran over and tried to loft the tree up. I think it's one of the oldest trees. It had metal stands propping it up.' David Burton-Sampson, Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, said: 'I am hearing about a worrying incident in Chalkwell Park and I'm awaiting further details. In the meantime please avoid speculation until full details are released. 'My thoughts are with those affected.' Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council Daniel Cowan said: 'I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the Ambulance Service and Fire Service, who are still at the scene. 'I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area whilst those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected.' Chalkwell Park is a recreational ground that covers 27 hectares and contains a number of flower gardens, two children's playgrounds, a skate park, and football, cricket, basketball and tennis grounds.
BreakingNews.ie
16 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Five children taken to hospital after tree falls in park in Essex
Five children have been taken to hospital, including two with serious injuries, after a tree fell in a park in Essex. Essex Police were called to Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, shortly before 3pm, to 'a number of casualties'. Advertisement An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital. 'A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries.' Police have urged the public to avoid the area. The fire service was also called. Advertisement Adam Hutchins, 47, told EssexLive: 'I heard there were kids playing on the tree. They heard a big crack. It must have pretty loud. They went running over and there were kids underneath the tree. 'All the cricket guys ran over and tried to loft the tree up. I think it's one of the oldest trees. It had metal stands propping it up.' Leader of Southend-on-Sea City Council Daniel Cowan said: 'I'm aware of this very serious incident. We're working with Essex police, the Ambulance Service and Fire Service, who are still at the scene. 'I do understand that a tree has fallen, there's a number of casualties and we're just asking the public to avoid the area whilst those services carry out their work, and my thoughts are with those affected.' Advertisement
