According to EMS, the teens were in a tent on the campground when they were pinned under a tree downed by the storm.
Three teenage boys are in hospital after a severe thunderstorm tore through a campground Friday near Bottrel, Alta., northwest of Calgary.
According to EMS, the call came in at 4:45 p.m. when the three teens were in their tent at the campground before becoming pinned by a tree downed in the storm. Four ambulances were sent to the scene, and transported the teens to Calgary, EMS public education officer Adam Loria said.One of the teens suffered serious injuries, and was transported to Foothills Hospital in stable condition. The other two teens were taken to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in stable condition with minor injuries.
Friday’s storm prompted Environment Canada to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the Bottrel area as well as the City of Calgary.Friday’s storm prompted Environment Canada to issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the area.
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