Dozen harm after tree falls at center faculty close to Whittier – NBC Los Angeles

A dozen individuals had been injured when a gusty winds introduced down a big tree department at a center faculty close to Whittier, officers stated.

The department fell round 2:05 p.m. Friday on the soccer discipline of Katherine Edwards Center College within the 6800 block of Norwalk Boulevard, based on the Los Angeles County Fireplace Division.

Officers say 12 individuals had been harm, one with reasonable accidents and the remainder with minor accidents. Solely one among them was taken to the hospital, LA County Fireplace Public Data Officer Pauline McGee stated.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who represents the realm, posted a photograph of the fallen tree department on X and wrote that the entire victims had been kids. No ages had been supplied.

“Thanks to our LA County firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, and college workers who responded rapidly and helped look after these,” Hahn wrote. “My prayers are with each youngster who was injured and their households.”

The town of Whittier stated it was conscious of the incident, which occurred exterior town’s jurisdiction.

“We’re in shut communication with the Whittier Metropolis College District to remain knowledgeable and be sure that any affected college students who reside within the Metropolis of Whittier have entry to the help and assets they want,” town stated in a social media submit.

The varsity declined to remark.

NBC Los Angeles has reached out to Whittier Metropolis College District and has not obtained a response.