During Saturday, a tree fell over a market in Kilanda in Ale municipality.
Four people who were under the tree were injured – two had to be taken to hospital.
“Unfortunately, they were under the tree when it fell,” says police spokesperson Caroline Karlsson.
Police, rescue services and ambulance are currently on the scene in Kilanda in Ale municipality due to a large tree falling in a market. Four people have been injured, the police say.
“Unfortunately, they were under the tree when it fell,” says police spokesperson Caroline Karlsson to TV4 Nyheterna.
Risk of more fallen trees
The alarm reached the police shortly after noon on Saturday. Two of the injured people had to be taken to hospital by ambulance. According to initial information to the police, one of the people is said to be seriously injured.
It is unclear why the tree fell, and the police are currently investigating the incident.
– Because there are a lot of people there, there are many witnesses, says Caroline Karlsson.
In the market, the police have also found two trees that are in danger of falling.
– The police and emergency services have set up barriers around the trees so that no more accidents happen, the police say.