A tree fell in Shevchenko Park in Kyiv, four people were injured
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A tree has fallen in Kyiv's Shevchenko Park due to strong winds, injuring four people. Rescuers and utilities are working at the scene, and the injured are hospitalized.
A tree fell in Taras Shevchenko Park in Kyiv as a result of wind gusts, four people were injured, UNN reports citing KCSA.
"Doctors are hospitalizing 4 victims of a fallen tree in Taras Shevchenko Park as a result of wind gusts," the statement reads.
According to KCSA, all utilities are in place. Kyiv Rescue Service rescuers are helping to remove the tree.
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According to the Ukrainian Weather Service, wind gusts in the capital will reach 15-20 m/s on July 30.
Experts advise staying away from billboards, power lines, large trees, not parking vehicles near them, closing windows tightly, and removing objects that could fall out of balconies and loggias during strong winds. It is advisable to refrain from walking in green areas.
We remind you that in case of falling trees or branches, call the emergency dispatch service of Kyivzelenbud: 0442724018.
Also, if the fall of trees or branches threatens your life, call the rescuers: 101 or 0444303713 (KARS phone).
If people are injured, call 103 immediately.
In case of malfunction of traffic lights or road signs, call: 0503873542 (telephone number of the Centralized traffic control center).