At least 11 people were killed and dozens others injured on Tuesday after a tree fell on them during a religious festival on the Portuguese island of Madeira, BBC reported. Two children were reported to be among those killed. The authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number of casualties.
A number of people had gathered outside a church in the village of Monte, a suburb of Funchal, to celebrate the Nossa Senhora do Monte festival, when the tree came crashing down on the crowded square.
More details are awaited.

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