On Saturday in Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea, five children were injured due to a falling tree, leading to two serious injuries. Essex police responded shortly before 3 PM, and children were transported to Southend University hospital. Witnesses described a loud crack as the tree collapsed, prompting immediate calls for help. Local officials, including the Labour MP for Southend West, expressed their concern for the victims and emphasized the ongoing collaboration with emergency services at the scene.
I heard there were kids playing on the tree. They heard a big crack. It must have been pretty loud. They went running over and there were kids underneath the tree.
My thoughts are with those affected by this worrying incident. We are working with emergency services at the scene to handle the situation.
I'm aware of this very serious incident... and we're just asking the public to avoid the area while those services carry out their work.
A number of casualties were reported after a tree fell in Chalkwell park, with five children being taken to the hospital, two of whom have serious injuries.
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