One person was killed and three others sustained minor injuries when a tree fell onto a building in Kriel, Mpumalanga, this afternoon.
Shortly before 4pm, paramedics from ER24 and local emergency services arrived on the scene where they found a large tree that fell through a prefab building. Three people were found outside the building with minor scrapes and bruises. They indicated that they were inside the building when the tree fell on top and through it.
They were assessed and treated on the scene and later transported to Mediclinic Highveld for further care.
A woman, believed to be in her early thirties, was found inside the building with fatal injuries. Sadly, there was nothing that paramedics could do for her and she was declared dead by the local emergency services.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is not yet known, however it is understood that the tree fell over during a storm in the area.
Local police were called to the scene.
Werner Vermaak
Manager: Communications
