A new incident involving an uprooted tree shocked central Athens, when a large tree fell at the intersection of Emmanuel Benaki and Phidias streets, causing serious injury to a motorcycle driver. The incident once again brought to the forefront the problem of road safety in the capital, while causing intense complaints from citizens.
Photos from the moment of damage restoration after the tree fall in Athens
Meanwhile, according to eyewitness complaints, the ambulance service and police showed delays in arriving at the accident scene. In contrast, the fire department responded immediately and effectively, providing necessary assistance to the injured person. Parapolitika.gr secured photos from the moment of damage restoration.
Details of the accident with the uprooted tree in Athens
Initial reports stated that the injured person was crossing the sidewalk at the moment of collapse. However, newer information reveals a different picture of the incident. The injured person was riding a motorcycle and going up Gambetta street when the tree suddenly collapsed, falling on him and a nearby car. The car driver managed to exit his vehicle alone without serious injuries. The fire department arrived quickly at the scene and proceeded to rescue the motorcycle driver. The firefighters worked carefully to remove the injured person from under the tree. According to exclusive information, the man was transported to the hospital unconscious, which raises concerns about his health condition.
See the parapolitika.gr images of the uprooted tree:
This particular incident constitutes the second similar tree accident recorded in central Athens within a short period. A few weeks ago, journalistic reports had highlighted the problem of neglected trees in the capital. The repetition of such dangerous incidents raises serious questions about the condition of urban greenery and the need to take preventive measures to protect citizens.
