A tree fell on a University of Oregon student near University Hall on Monday, leaving the student with injuries.
Eugene Springfield Fire responded to the scene, receiving the call around 11 a.m. According to UO, the student was transported to a local hospital by 11:30 a.m. UO was unable to confirm the severity of the student’s injuries.
The area where the student was struck appeared to be part of a detour area set up because of nearby construction. University Hall and the nearby Villard Hall have been part of a large-scale renovation project.
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UO urged those near campus to be cautious and alert during windy and rainy weather. A safety team was sent out at noon to rope off areas where tree limbs had fallen onto paths and assess damages.
UO also sent out an alert telling community members to avoid the area between Fenton and Friendly halls on the northwest side of campus due to downed trees and limbs. A map of closed-off areas was posted online at map.uoregon.edu/snow-routes.
The National Weather Service in Portland posted a wind advisory, effective from noon to 4 p.m. Monday. The advisory warned of “south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.”
A tree fell on the east side of University Hall, injuring a student at the University of Oregon campus Monday morning.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,” NWS stated. “Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: University of Oregon student hospitalized as tree falls in wind storm
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