WASHINGTON 鈥� A tree fell on two children Saturday evening in Purcellville, Virginia, killing one and injuring the other.
The two children were聽swinging in a hammock during a family gathering when the tree 鈥� to which the hammock was attached 鈥� fell forward onto them, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim, as 7-year-old Sabina Surjit Henderson, was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital and later died.
鈥淪HE WAS A LITTLE ANGEL鈥�: 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
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An 8-year-old boy received minor injuries.
“A preliminary investigation has determined the case was a tragic accident,” sheriff’s officials said.
