2 Women Killed in Hilo Banyan Tree Fall Likely Homeless, Officials Say

2 women killed in Hilo banyan tree fall likely homeless, officials say

Hawaii County’s fire chief says his department did what it could to discover if there were any victims — alive or dead — in the rubble of a banyan tree that collapsed July 13 in Hilo. The bodies of two victims, both women, were discovered Sunday in the massive tree’s debris. “I’m told there was a call back (for responders) because of an odor,” Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd said Monday. “I’m not exactly sure who located them and how, bu…

One dead, one injured after tree falls onto vehicle in North-West town

A fallen tree ends in tragedy on Wilmot Road, claiming a life amid a crash. Another victim hospitalised as emergency services respond.

DLNR STATEMENT ON FALLEN BANYAN TREE IN HILO

DLNR STATEMENT ON FALLEN BANYAN TREE IN HILO HONOLULU – We at DLNR are deeply saddened by the loss of life at the site where the banyan tree fell in Hilo last week. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this tragedy. Public access to the site is prohibited as indicated by temporary fencing around the property and increased DOCARE presence in the area. DLNR has hired a contractor to trim and remove the tree, including the entire root ball…