The incident occurred after 2:30 p.m. near Świątek Hill in Twardocice, between Lwówek Śląski and Złotoryja. A group of young people was spending their free time outdoors. The boy was standing by the road. A tree branch fell on him and struck his head. The boy lost consciousness and had to be intubated by rescuers. He is receiving assisted ventilation. His head injuries are very serious.
An air ambulance operated by the Polish Medical Air Rescue was called to save the 16-year-old. The boy was taken from Złotoryja to a specialist hospital.