Portuguese authorities say a tree that fell during a popular religious festival on the island of Madeira killed at least 12 people. Regional health official Pedro Ramos said 52 others were injured in the accident Tuesday near the island capital of Funchal. The tree fell while a large crowd was gathered as part of the traditional Nossa Senhora do Monte religious festival, which is the island's biggest annual festivity. Firemen and police secure the site where a large tree fell and injured several people in Largo da Fonte, in the parish of Monte, on Madeira island. Costa said that the central government made contact with local authorities on the island to offer its support.

Source: CBC News August 15, 2017 14:05 UTC