Sarah Shoemaker, 10, dies when tree falls in campground and lands on camper in Oma’s Family Campground in Colerain Township, Pennsylvania
Tree falls across 2 campers at Pa. campground, killing girl, 10
LNP newspapers reports that emergency crews n Lancaster County were called to Oma’s Family Campground in Colerain Township at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
Quarryville fire chief Joel Neff said emergency personnel had to cut the tree and the camper to reach the trapped girl, but found her unconscious and not breathing. Neff called it ‘a freak accident.’
10-year-old girl killed when tree falls on camper Sunday in Colerain Township
State police responded to the scene to investigate. Late Sunday afternoon, they released a brief statement, calling the girl’s death “accidental.” They gave no reason for why the tree broke off at the base, however, Neff said dead spots were visible inside.
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