Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
3d ago

12 Injured by Falling Tree at Diablo Valley College Graduation

The tree collapsed near the football field during Friday's ceremony, sending two to the hospital and prompting an investigation by the college.

The entrance of Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Calif. on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Bystanders watching the graduation ceremonies at the Pleasant Hill college were hit by a tree and injured on Friday.
Image
Image
A view from the parking lot outside Diablo Valley College's football field in Pleasant Hill, Calif.

Overview

  • A mature tree fell near the football field during Diablo Valley College's commencement ceremony on Friday evening, injuring 12 attendees.
  • Two of the injured were transported to local hospitals; their conditions remain unknown as of Saturday morning.
  • On-site EMTs and police responded immediately, with additional emergency services arriving within minutes to assist.
  • The college's operations team promptly removed the fallen tree after the injured were treated at the scene.
  • Diablo Valley College has expressed regret over the incident and announced an investigation to determine the cause and improve future safety measures.