Massive Tree Limb Falls onto 12 Students at Middle School, Whittier, CA
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 10.16.26 | 2:05 PM
LOCATION: Katherine Edwards Middle School, 6812 Norwalk Blvd
AREA/CITY: West Whittier
DETAILS:
- At least twelve students were hurt, one moderately, after being trapped by a massive tree branch that broke off a tree Friday afternoon
- Authorities responded to an injury call on the field of Edwards middle school shortly after 2
- On scene, firefighters requested 5 ambulances and advised they had 12 patients
- One female child who was injured was reportedly rescued by good Samaritans, including a mail man, per a resident in the area who heard and watched the commotion unfold. They helped to pull the tree limb off of her.
- At least two students were seen to be transported, however total transport count has yet to have been confirmed
- School officials cordoned off the area around the tree
- LASD locked down the area for a brief time to allow emergency resources into the area
HANDLING AGENCIES: LA County FD, LASD Pico Rivera
SOT(s): Resident who wished to remain anonymous
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