Tree branch falls in Washington County, injuring 2

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) – A tree branch fell onto a picnic table and hit two women on Sunday at Holy Hill Basilica grounds in Washington County.

One of the victims, a 29-year-old pregnant woman from Chicago was hit in the back. A 55-year-old Chicago woman was also struck by the 20-foot-long branch and knocked unconscious.

Both women were taken to the hospital. The 55-year-old suffered several broken ribs, fractures to disks in her back and a possible brain bleed.

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