9 Nov 2016

Two preschoolers hurt by falling tree remain in hospital

From Morning Report, 7:30 am on 9 November 2016
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Four children were injured when a tree fell on them at Auckland childcare centre Discoveries Educare. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Two young children seriously hurt by a falling tree at an Auckland daycare centre are still recovering with head injuries in hospital, as the centre remains closed today.

The incident occurred at Discoveries Educare in Epsom yesterday with 25 children in the playground.

Two other children were treated for minor injuries and later released.