Three boys injured as branch falls in playground
GoogleA pupil was seriously injured and two other boys also hurt when a branch fell in the playground at a Birmingham school.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Kings Heath said a section of tree fell at the end of morning break on Wednesday and emergency services "attended the school immediately".
West Midlands Ambulance Service said three teenage boys were involved, one of whom sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital "under blue light conditions", with medics continuing treatment en-route. Two others "sustained potentially serious injuries".
The school's trust said a "full and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident is under way".
A King Edward VI Academy Trust spokesman said the section of tree fell within the playground area.
"Emergency services attended the school immediately and responded swiftly to the situation," he said.
The area was secured without delay, and specialist crews worked safely to remove the tree.
"A small number of students were directly involved in the incident. Their families were contacted promptly, and the affected pupils received appropriate care and support."
Trauma care
The ambulance service said it was called to the school in Vicarage Road at 10:18 BST and its response included three ambulances and a trauma doctor.
It said the first boy was given advance trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene before being taken to hospital.
The two others received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital for further assessment.
The school, which was founded in 1883 and is a selective state-funded establishment, said it was investigating and supporting pupils.
"School staff have also been supporting pupils who witnessed the incident, monitoring their wellbeing and providing additional pastoral support where needed," a spokesman added.
"The safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff remain our highest priority."
He also said they were grateful to the emergency services for their "swift and professional response" and to staff for their care.
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