Falling tree kills 12, injures 52, at religious festival on Portuguese island of Madeira

Twelve people have been killed when they were crushed by a falling tree at a religious festival on Madeira, according to Portuguese authorities.

Falling tree kills 12, injures 52, at religious festival on Portuguese island of Madeira

Twelve people have been killed when they were crushed by a falling tree at a religious festival on Madeira, according to Portuguese authorities. Up to 52 people are said to be injured.

RTP public television has shown images of emergency workers gathered under a group of tall trees near Funchal on the Atlantic island.

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