A tree fell on a little league during a game in New Jersey, nearly crushing several children but miraculously injuring no one.
A video captured the moment the huge tree collapsed during a game between the Fair Haven Diamonds and the Middletown Hammers.
The tree fell right on top of Diamond’s packed hole when their team was up at bat, sending the kids in a blind scramble to safety.
The coach of the Middletown team rushed to help the kids to safety, followed by several parents.
The little league team consists primarily of 10- to 11-year-old children.
“Some lacerations on the top of the head, nothing major. First responders checked them over with patrols, and they refused medical attention. Their parents were here with them so after that they were released,” Fair Haven Police Lt. Stephen Schneider told ABC7.
The branch could be heard on the video cracking just before it fell.
“When I go back and look at it, it’s eerie. No one pays attention to the sounds.” Middletown coach Garrett Van Alstyne told ABC7.
Van Alstyne’s son, who was in the outfield at the time, heroically rushed to the dugout to make sure his opponent was okay, according to CBS News.