Moama death: Tasman Holiday Parks ‘devastated’ after 63-year-old woman killed by tree falling on a cabin
Tasman Holiday Parks said it is “devastated” after a woman tragically died when a tree fell on a cabin in the early hours of Monday morning.
The incident occurred around 3.50am at Merool on the Murray in Moama.
Emergency services attended following reports that a tree had collapsed onto a cabin.
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Officers from the Murray River Police District found the woman’s body trapped in the wreckage.
The 63-year-old man suffered injuries to his right hand and was treated by paramedics before being transported to Echuca Hospital for further care.
“We are devastated by the tragic events overnight at our park, Merool on the Murray, in Moama,” a Tasman Holiday Parks spokesperson said on Monday.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of both cabin occupants and our thoughts are with the gentleman currently being treated in hospital.
“We are also providing immediate support for our team on site who are understandably very distressed by this terrible accident.”
Authorities are working to formally identify the woman.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner to assist in the investigation.
