TROUTMAN, N.C. — A tree fell on a wagon carrying 50 people at Zootastic Park in Iredell County, officials said.
Officials said one person suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. Two others were taken to a local hospital.
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Owen Parker said his wife was inches from where the tree landed.
“Now, I realize that if that tree didn't fall between the trailers more people would have gotten hurt,” Parker said. “It's a good thing nobody died.”
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