By Mikayla van Loon
A woman has been injured at a private residence in Mount Dandenong after a hazardous tree fell and crushed the lower half of her body.
Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) said it was notified of the incident at the Helen Street residence around 4.30pm on Monday 18 October.
“It is understood the incident occurred whilst contractors were working to treat a hazardous tree at the property,” a BRV spokesperson said.
Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics were in attendance and transported the woman in her 50s to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries.
“Emergency services, including Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria, and WorkSafe Victoria were immediately notified and attended the site,” the BRV spokesperson said.
“An investigation into the incident is now underway and support has been offered to the woman’s partner.”
