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Child critically injured by falling tree at summer camp
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Caleb Wethington, Tony Garcia , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other affiliated outlets.
A serious incident occurred at a summer camp in Nashville, Tennessee, involving a child who was hit by a falling tree. The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The incident happened during a group hike in the woods at YMCA Camp Widjiwagan.
The Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene on Monday morning. Camp staff activated emergency protocols and are providing support to those involved. The camp has released a statement regarding the incident, which is available from the source.
Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other affiliated outlets.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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