The beginning of the school week in school Topa Topa Ojai, was marked by an accident. Five people were injured after they fell a tree branch.
The incident happened on Monday at 13:15 during a PE lesson. The teacher and one student was hospitalized in critical condition. Fire Department Ventura County reported that the child was taken to a medical facility by helicopter.
Air Squad 9 lifting off from Topa Topa School in Ojai with one patient from a accident involving a tree at the school.@OjaiPoliceDept @VCFD pic.twitter.com/piK0ndZBZU
— VenturaCoAirUnit (@VCAirUnit) September 25, 2017
Two students were hospitalized with injuries of medium severity, and one received minor injuries — he was assisted at the scene.
About the incident immediately informed the parents of the injured students and the families of their classmates. Relevant agencies are investigating the incident. According to preliminary data, the branch broke off, a strong gust of wind.
A similar incident took place on Monday in one of the parks in Costa Mesa. A large branch fell on four elderly people playing croquet — fortunately, their injuries were minor. Age of victims — from 75 to 99 years.
