LISBON, PORTUGAL—A tree that fell during a popular religious festival on the Portuguese island of Madeira killed at least 12 people, Portuguese authorities said Tuesday. Regional health chief Pedro Ramos said 52 others were injured in the accident near the island capital of Funchal. The tree fell while a large crowd was gathered as part of a traditional religious festival. RTP public television showed images of emergency workers gathered under a group of tall trees on the Atlantic island. More televised images showed some people attending to the injured.

Source: thestar August 15, 2017 16:07 UTC