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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tree falls into power line, causing power outages for thousands in Vancouver
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — A tree that fell into power lines on Wednesday afternoon caused thousands of Vancouver residents to lose power on one of the hottest days of the year. As of 3:30 p.m., there are over 5,000 customers without power, according to It is unknown when power will be restored. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Woman from Almonte, Ont. in critical condition after tree falls on her
Ontario Provincial Police say a 34-year-old woman is in critical condition in hospital after a tree fell on her in Almonte Tuesday morning. OPP say it happened at around 8:21 a.m. as the woman was walking across the intersection of Ann and Church streets. Police initially identified the victim as a 16-year-old girl, but later edited posts on social media to say she is actually 34 years old. 'We had earlier indicated the victim was 16 due to an issue with identification. The victim is indeed 34,' the OPP said in a comment on their Facebook post. The Township of Mississippi Mills is asking residents to avoid the area of area of Elgin, Church, Ann and High streets in Almonte, as roads are closed. OPP say roads are expected to be closed for several hours for the investigation.
CBC
08-07-2025
- CBC
Woman critically injured by falling tree in Almonte
A 34-year-old woman was critically injured Tuesday morning when she was struck by a falling tree in Almonte, Ont., according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The woman was walking near the intersection of Ann and Church streets when the tree fell at 8:21 a.m., police said on social media. She was rushed to hospital in critical condition. Police are not yet sure why the tree fell, a spokesperson told CBC. The investigation is ongoing and part of the road will be partially closed for "several hours," police said.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Teen girl from Almonte, Ont. in critical condition after tree falls on her
Ontario Provincial Police say a 16-year-old girl is in critical condition in hospital after a tree fell on her in Almonte Tuesday morning. OPP say it happened at around 8:21 a.m. as the girl was walking across the intersection of Ann and Church streets. The Township of Mississippi Mills is asking residents to avoid the area of area of Elgin, Church, Ann and High streets in Almonte, as roads are closed. OPP say roads are expected to be closed for several hours for the investigation.
Malay Mail
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Close call in Butterworth: Huge tree flattens Volvo trailer and Toyota Vios, drivers walk away unhurt
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Two individuals escaped unhurt after a tree fell onto their vehicles near Jalan Pipato in Butterworth this morning. In the 8.45am incident, a large tree collapsed and struck a Volvo trailer truck and a Toyota Vios that were at the scene. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said they received a distress call at 8.45am, prompting a rescue team from the Butterworth Fire and Rescue Station to be deployed. 'The lorry driver is a local man, while the Toyota Vios was driven by a woman. Both were unharmed,' he told Kosmo! today. He added that firefighters carried out cutting and clearing operations using special equipment such as chainsaws, with assistance from the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
