Girl, 8, Killed by Falling Logs in Scotland

Girl, 8, Killed by Falling Logs in Scotland
The A828 road in Benderloch, Scotland, near where an 8-year-old girl was killed by logs. Google Street View
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 8-year-old girl has died while a 12-year-old girl was hurt after they were both trapped under falling logs in Argyll, Scotland, on Sunday.

At around 2:40 p.m. local time, emergency service workers and police responded to a report that two girls were trapped under logs at a forested area in Benderloch, the BBC reported. According to reports, there is a logging site nearby.

The 8-year-old died at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts.

The other girl was taken to a hospital in Oban. Her current condition is unknown.

Argyll, Scotland (Google Maps)
Argyll, Scotland Google Maps
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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