A 61-year-old San Pedro grandmother has died after a large eucalyptus tree fell on a group of wedding guests at Penn Park in Whittier, according to a news report.
Margarita Mojarro has been identified as the victim of the accident. In addition, seven other people — six adults and a 4-year-oldchild — sustained injuries from the falling tree. Witnesses said that the wedding party was taking photos under the 100-year-old eucalyptus tree at Penn Park when it suddenly fell. The child was hospitalized in critical condition.
Whittier city officials said they planned to have an arborist visit the park to try to determine why the tree fell. They also said that park personnel would be inspecting other trees in the park to ensure their integrity. The park is a popular gathering spot for weddings and other events.
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