Eight people died and another 10 were hospitalised in Russia when trees crashed into a campsite during a hurricane, authorities said on Sunday.
“According to the latest information, eight people died in Mari El due to the hurricane that took place the day before,” said Yevgeny Maslov, mayor of the city of Yoshkar-Ola.
Tragedy Strikes Campsite in Russia as Hurricane Causes Trees to Crash
During a violent hurricane in Russia, a campsite became a deadly scene as trees toppled over, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals. Along with the fatalities, ten others were rushed to the hospital. The devastating incident occurred recently in Mari El, a Russian region known for its position along the northern bank of the Volga River. The largest city in Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola, was profoundly affected.
This heart-wrenching event serves as a sobering reminder of the destructive power of natural disasters. The mayor of Yoshkar-Ola, Yevgeny Maslov, confirmed the tragic loss of life on Sunday, emphasizing the severity of the hurricane’s impact in the area.
