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Wires Fall at Camp, Injuring 3 Children
13 Aug
Summary
- Three children aged 9-13 suffered electrical burns.
- Live utility lines fell at a day camp in Sullivan County.
- The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon at Camp Shopron.
Three children were injured on Wednesday, August 12, when high-voltage utility lines fell at Camp Shopron in Fallsburg, Sullivan County. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. near a wooded area of the camp, resulting in electrical burns for three children aged between 9 and 13.
Emergency services quickly responded and secured the scene. Three medical helicopters transported the injured children to Westchester Medical Center, where they are receiving specialized trauma burn treatment. County officials reported that all three children remain conscious and are anticipated to make complete recoveries.
Utility crews have since worked to deactivate and remove the downed wires. The exact cause of the power line collapse is under investigation by local authorities and utility safety inspectors. Preliminary findings suggest a fallen tree may have caused the incident overnight, though this has not been confirmed.
