South Carolina's Infamous 'Widowmaker' Tree Claims Four More Lives

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Four people lost their lives early Saturday when their vehicle, a Cadillac SUV, veered off a narrow road on James Island in South Carolina, colliding with a locally infamous tree known as “The Widowmaker.” The accident occurred in the early hours, shortly after 1 a.m., in a section of the road notorious for its danger and the ominous presence of the deadly tree.

The four passengers in the SUV, who were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, were tragically ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to their injuries. The authorities have not yet released their identities to the public. In a slightly fortunate turn amidst the misfortune, the driver of the vehicle, who was also not wearing a seat belt, miraculously survived the crash, albeit with serious injuries. The driver was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment.