Four men were hospitalized after a tree branch collapsed in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park yesterday, causing unexpected havoc during what was a leisurely game of dominoes. As reported by FOX 29, the incident took place around 4:30 p.m. near South Concourse Street and Memorial Hall Drive, just across the street from the Please Touch Museum.
According to NBC Philadelphia, the victims were in the middle of a game of Dominoes when they were struck. Witnesses recount a sudden and frightening scene where the tree branch descended from a height of at least 20 feet. Emergency crews arrived swiftly to clear the debris and tend to the injured, who were all listed in stable condition post the accident.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is investigating what might have caused the tree branch to fall, as many of the park's trees are of significant age, some even surpassing 100 years. This compels the department to consider whether aging trees might pose more risk than previously estimated, possibly prompting a review of tree health and safety measures in public spaces. The urgency of the situation was reflected in the diligent response of park crews, as noted by 6ABC.
