City Tree Falls and Critically Injuries Child

The Honolulu Star Bulletin reports a 12-year old girl was struck in the head during sleep when a Norfolk Island pine tree crashed through the window of her Manoa, Oahu home on Beckwith Street. She is listed in critical condition.

The paper reports a ?EUR??,,????'??tree expert?EUR??,,????'?? told a lawyer there ?EUR??,,????'??were signs of termite damage?EUR??,,????'?? to the 70 foot tree. Long-time residents are said to recall two other incidents of Norfolks toppling. The tree is on city property and Manoa Parks and Recreation apparently hired a landscaping company to take care of the trees on Beckwith Street. Meanwhile, city arborists have examined the condition of the street's other trees, and Mayor Hannemann is taking a broader look at the safety of the city trees.