He was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where his arm was later amputated. The boy was listed in critical condition.
It happened at approximately 6 p.m. at a home on Chandler Road in Cheltenham Township.He was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where his arm was later amputated. The boy was listed in critical condition.2-year-old injured after being trapped under fallen tree branch in Montgomery CountyResident in the neighborhood told Action News they were enjoying their evening on Saturday when they heard a loud 'boom.
A tree had unexpectedly snapped in half, landing on wires and causing a huge explosion. It also led to several power outages that PECO later restored within a few hours.scorching weather"It was kind of crazy. It's not something you expect when it's not a windy day. It's just completely still, hot and dry," said Marcie McGoldrick from Wyndmoor. "I would like some rain. I think it's something wehave to be aware of that I didn't think about before.
Investigators hope the arborist will determine why the branch fell and whether the recent heat and storms played a role.
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