Tree Branch Falls Near Shrine of Remembrance, Injuring Two

A mother and son from Sydney were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a large branch fell on them in Melbourne.

A large branch from a gum tree fell near the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, injuring two people and lightly scratching a third.
The injured individuals, a 57-year-old woman and her 21-year-old son, were transported to The Alfred Hospital with upper and lower body injuries, respectively.
A 56-year-old man accompanying the pair escaped with minor scratches and did not require medical treatment.
Emergency services, including paramedics, firefighters, and police, responded promptly to the scene near St Kilda Road and Coventry Street just after 1:20 PM.
The affected area has been cordoned off, and arborists are assessing the tree to determine the cause of the branch's fall.