Woman critically hurt by falling tree in Almonte has died
34-year-old woman was injured at Ann and Church streets last week
A 34-year-old woman who was badly injured when she was struck by a falling tree in Almonte last week has died, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
The woman was walking near the intersection of Ann and Church streets around 8:20 a.m. on July 8 when the tree fell, police said on social media. She was rushed to hospital in critical condition.
OPP said on Monday the woman had died from her injuries. She was from Mississippi Mills, the eastern Ontario township that includes Almonte, but police did not share her name.
In a brief statement attributed to Mayor Christa Lowry, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills said Monday:
"On behalf of Council and municipal staff, I extend my deepest sympathies to the individual's family and loved ones. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones during this profoundly difficult time."
The investigation is ongoing, OPP said Monday. The coroner's office is also involved.