Update: Woman seriously injured by falling tree in Almonte

A 34-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a falling tree while walking in Almonte this morning.

According to Lanark County OPP, the incident happened around 8:21 a.m on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at the intersection of Ann Street and Church Street in Mississippi Mills Township.

Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene, and the teen was transported to hospital, where she is now in critical condition.

Police say a section of the road will remain closed for several hours as the investigation continues.

No further details have been released at this time. Lanarkist will continue to provide more information as it becomes available.

Update: (Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:30pm)

While initial reports stated that the injured individual was a 16-year old girl, the OPP have now confirmed that she was actually a 34-year-old woman. The original information came from witness testimony on scene where the one of witnesses believed the injured woman was younger than she was.

It is still unknown why exactly the tree fell but Provincial Constable Corey Noonan told Lanarkist, “People are probably correct in assuming that yesterday’s storm has weakened the tree, causing it to fall.” 

Noonan also confirmed that the severely injured woman is still critical condition but currently in surgery.

Investigators have left the scene and there is a now a tree-cleanup service on site. Lanarkist will continue to provide more information as it becomes available.