On Tuesday afternoon, Toronto police reported that a large tree branch fell on a west-end street, injuring a woman and a child. The incident occurred near St. Clair Avenue W. and Avenue Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 3:20 p.m. Following the incident, police closed eastbound lanes of St. Clair Ave W. Environmental authorities had already issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area, warning of potential hazardous thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail. The urgency of taking cover during such weather was emphasized in alerts.
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a large tree branch fell on a west-end street on Tuesday, striking her and a child.
The incident comes after Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto, warning of conditions favorable for damaging thunderstorms and wind gusts.
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