Tree topples in Santa Rosa park, injuring 6 people
Six people were injured, including one person with major injuries after a tree fell in a Santa Rosa park Saturday morning, authorities said.
The incident happened at around 10:46 a.m. at Spring Lake Park on the city's east side.
Multiple Injuries - Spring Lake Park MCI declared
— Santa Rosa Fire Department (@SantaRosaFire) July 15, 2023
Santa Rosa Fire dispatched to tree down people @ 10:46am. 1 Engine, 1 Rescue & 1 Battalion Chief assigned w/ 5 ambulances & 1 EMS supervisor. 6 patients treated/evaluated. 1 w/major injuries, 1 w/ moderate & 4 w/ minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/cVcGnrRzmC
The Santa Rosa Fire Department said in a social media post the fallen tree prompted a multi-casualty incident response, including 1 engine, 1 rescue unit, a battalion chief, an EMS supervisor and five ambulances.
Aside from the victim with major injuries, one other person suffered moderate injuries and four others had minor injuries.
No other details were disclosed.