Police: Two people injured after a fallen tree branch strikes them at Franklin Park Zoo

BOSTON — A woman and a child were hurt after a fallen tree branch struck both of them, Boston police say.

Boston police were dispatched to the area of 1 Franklin Park Road on reports that a child and an adult female had been struck by a tree branch.

According to Zoo staff, the incident happened right outside the Farnhouse Cafe.

The child was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both Park Rangers and State Police have been notified.

State Police are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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