LISBON, Portugal — The Latest on the fallen tree on Portuguese island of Madeira (all times local):4:40 p.m.Portuguese authorities say the tree that fell during a popular religious festival on the island of Madeira killed at least 12 people. The tree fell while a large crowd was gathered as part of a traditional religious festival. ——4:20 p.m.Portugal’s prime minister has expressed his condolences for the victims of a falling tree on the island of Madeira. RTP public television reported that up to 11 people have died and 35 injured when the tree fell during an annual religious festival near the city of Funchal. The tree apparently fell while a large crowd was gathered as part of a traditional religious festival.

Source: National Post August 15, 2017 15:31 UTC