An accident at the San Antonio Zoo left seven people injured when a large part of a tree broke off and fell on some occupied benches on Wednesday,
PUBLISHED 6:18 PM CDT Mar. 15, 2023SAN ANTONIO — Seven people were injured, one seriously, when a large part of a tree broke off and fell on some occupied benches at the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, authorities and a witness reported.City Fire Department spokesman Joe Arrington said those hurt included children and adults. One person had significant injuries, he added, while the others were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
that she was on a bench next to the tree when she heard a cracking noise. She said a large part of the tree fell on top of benches where people were sitting. “It was a freak accident. It was so scary,” Lorraine told the newspaper. “I saw a woman running for help with blood on her hands. I heard people screaming. I just hope everyone is OK. Thinking about it now is even scarier because any little detour could have put us in that spot.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
7 injured at San Antonio Zoo after tree limb falls onto guestsBREAKING: One person is in critical condition after a tree limb fell at the San Antonio Zoo, injuring seven.
Read more »
Tree branch falls on San Antonio Zoo guests, sending 7 to hospitalOnly one of the visitors was considered for 'Level 1 Priority Care' at a medical facility Wednesday in the Texas city, fire officials said.
Read more »
Tree branch falls on San Antonio Zoo guests, sending 7 to hospitalOnly one of the visitors was considered for 'Level 1 Priority Care' at a medical facility Wednesday in the Texas city, fire officials said.
Read more »
7 injured after tree breaks, falls on guests at San Antonio ZooA tree “unexpectedly broke and fell” at the San Antonio Zoo on Wednesday, injuring seven guests, including one critically.
Read more »