Tree falls on group of attendees at graduation ceremony injuring 12 in California

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Pleasant Hill news, California news.

At least twelve people were injured late Friday when a tree fell on them as they attended a college graduation ceremony.

Two of the injured were taken to a hospital after the tree fell on attendees at Diablo Valley College.

“The safety of our students and visitors to our campus is our top priority,” the school said in a statement.

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  • “We deeply regret that this incident occurred during this milestone occasion.”

    “We congratulate all of our graduates and hope they are able to celebrate with their loved ones this evening.”

    The incident remains under active investigation.