Emergency crews called after tree falls near a play park at Castle Howard

Firefighters were called after a tree fell near a play park in the ground of Castle Howard today (Sunday).

Crews from York and Malton were called to the scene at 2.38pm

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Crews from Malton and York responded to a large fallen tree near a play park.

“All persons were accounted for with no injuries.

Fire crews investigated and made the scene safe using a thermal imaging camera and small tools.

“They set up a cordon and left the incident in the hands of a responsible person.”

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