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Easter Egg Hunt Tragedy: Tree Falls, Killing Three
5 Apr
Summary
- Three people died when a 100-foot tree fell during an Easter egg hunt.
- A mother, her baby, and a 16-year-old girl were killed in the incident.
- The event occurred near Satrupholm amid a high winds warning.
Tragedy struck during an Easter egg hunt near Satrupholm, Germany, when a 100-foot tree collapsed, killing three participants. The incident occurred around 11 am on a day when the area was under a high winds warning.
Among the victims were a 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl, who died at the scene. The woman's 10-month-old baby succumbed to injuries later in the hospital. An 18-year-old woman suffered severe spinal injuries and was airlifted to a hospital.
The event, attended by approximately 50 people including new mothers and children, was organized by a state-funded center providing support for women. Local government officials expressed deep shock and offered condolences to the families affected by this devastating occurrence.
