Crime & Safety

Man Airlifted To Hospital After Tree Accident In Willington

A man was seriously hurt by a tree in Willington, authorities said.

A man was airlifted to an area hospital after being seriously hurt by a tree in Willington, authorities said.
A man was airlifted to an area hospital after being seriously hurt by a tree in Willington, authorities said. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

WILLINGTON, CT — A man in his 20s was seriously hurt Wednesday when part of a tree fell on him, authorities said.

Both Willington Hill and Willington Fire Department No. 1 reported the accident on Blair Road at about 1 p.m.

They met LifeStar at a nearby field and the man was taken to an area hospital, authorities said.

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