Heavy winds sent trees crashing down all over the county Friday, including one at Chula Vista Middle School that fell on four students. NBC 7’s Katia Lopez-Hodoyan has more.
Several students were taken to the hospital Friday after a tree fell on them at Chula Vista Middle School, police confirmed.
The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) said the tree toppled at 415 5th Ave. at around 1:30 p.m. Four students suffered minor injuries but are expected to be alright, police said.
The tree was on school grounds; no further details about the incident were immediately released. Firefighters were wrapping up and clearing the scene by 2:15 p.m.
This incident is the latest in a string of fallen trees and other damage caused by Friday's powerful storm -- the second in a series of three winter storms pummeling San Diego County this weekend.
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