San Jose: Three injured by falling tree in Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Three hikers were injured after a tree fell at Almaden Quicksilver County Park Monday morning, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.

All three were extricated and transported by ambulance to a hospital with “moderate injuries” that are not considered life threatening, said sheriff’s Sgt. Russell Davis.

The San Jose Fire Department was notified at 9:51 a.m. that three hikers were “all hit in the head and trapped” under a tree on Mine Hill Road. Fire Capt. Jesse Allread said he’s unsure if the hikers were self-extricated or rescued. SJFD and park rangers were both on scene.

One of the hikers was reported to have head lacerations but is expected to make a full recovery.