Tree Falls on Children in Chelsea Park

A large tree fell on a group of children playing at Washington Park in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Monday, May 4. Chelsea police said the incident happened at around 6:59 p.m. local time in the park’s “children’s playing area.” Two children, aged 2 and 8, were hospitalized, with the younger child reportedly receiving treatment for a fractured skull. This video shows the moment when the tree fell. Credit: Chelsea Police Department