Boys seriously hurt by falling tree

21:05, Jun 16 2012

All cricket has been suspended at the sports club where two nine-year-old boys were left with serious head injuries when a tree fell on them as they waited to practice. Another nine-year-old boy suffered leg injuries when the tree fell as they waited to use the practice nets at Spencer Cricket Club in Earlsfield, south-west London. A statement from the club said: "The Spencer Club confirms that an accident took place at the club this afternoon. "A tree was blown down and three young cricketers were injured and taken to hospital. "Their condition is currently being assessed. Naturally, the club's thoughts are with those young ones and their families. As soon as we have had word from the hospital and the parents we shall be issuing another statement. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT "In the meantime, all cricket at the ground has been suspended."

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