WASHINGTON — A tree fell on two children Saturday evening in Purcellville, Virginia, killing one and injuring the other.
The two children were swinging in a hammock during a family gathering when the tree — to which the hammock was attached — fell forward onto them, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim, identified by NBC Washington as 7-year-old Sabina Surjit Henderson, was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital and later died.
“SHE WAS A LITTLE ANGEL”: Sabina Surjit Henderson, age 7, was swinging in a hammock in Purcellville over the weekend and was killed when a tree collapsed on her. Her grandpa says she was incredibly smart and a gifted pianist https://t.co/lQQbvti52X @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/1OmAxJ4QjU
— Aimee Cho (@AimeeCho4) September 24, 2018
An 8-year-old boy received minor injuries.
“A preliminary investigation has determined the case was a tragic accident,” sheriff’s officials said.
