February 16, 2023  |   View in browser

4 Injured By Falling Tree in 2000 Block of Sheridan

EVANSTON, IL - On Thursday, February 16, at approximately noon, Evanston firefighters/paramedics responded to a medical call resulting from a fallen tree at 2001 Sheridan Rd.

Evanston 911 Dispatch received multiple reports of individuals who were injured and entrapped by a tree that had fallen on them. First-arriving companies responded within minutes, finding multiple patients lying on the ground alongside a tree. The medical response was immediately upgraded to bring in additional ambulances to assist with medical care and City coverage.

A total of four patients were provided medical care. One patient was determined to be in critical condition, while two were in serious condition. A fourth patient was offered medical care and signed a patient refusal form. Three patients were transported to a local area hospital.

For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

Media Relations: Division Chief Kimberly Kull
kkull@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5922