A child was airlifted to a hospital on Friday in serious condition after a tree fell in Oshawa, Ontario, while another child was found without vital signs, police said.
Durham Police responded to the incident on June 18, 2026, after receiving reports of a tree collapse in a residential area. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and discovered two children in the vicinity of the fallen tree. One child showed signs of life but sustained injuries severe enough to require transport by air ambulance to a nearby hospital. The second child was located by responders and was determined to be without vital signs.
The child who was airlifted remains in serious condition, according to police updates, and is receiving medical care at the hospital. The identity of the children has not been released, and no further details about their condition have been provided.
Durham Police indicated that the reason the tree fell is currently unknown. Investigators are examining the site to determine any factors that may have contributed to the collapse, but no specific cause has been identified at this time.
The incident has prompted a coordinated response from fire services, paramedics, and law enforcement, all working to secure the area and provide assistance to the families involved. The police department has not released additional information regarding the ongoing investigation or any potential safety measures being considered for the neighbourhood.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.