Branch falls on Newman students

Four Newman College students were taken to hospital after a tree branch fell on them during their recess break yesterday.

About 25 middle school students were underneath the tree, believed to be a river gum, when it fell.

The branch reportedly sounded like a gunshot as it fell, frightening many of the mainly Year 7 and Year 8 students.

Newman College principal Bernie Boss said a number of the students had scratches and bumps and he was grateful none of the children sustained serious injuries.

Mr Boss said the trees at the school were examined by a tree specialist after the incident and he did not hold any safety concerns for any of the other trees in the courtyard.