The shocking moment of the fall of the tree in Agia Irini Square, which caused the injury of two people, records a security camera in the area.

From the fall of the tree, a woman was injured in the head and transported by ambulance to EKAB to the Evangelism, while first aid was given to a man who suffered in the back.

The footage of the security camera also shows the staff of EKAB who are rushing to the spot, as well as the reactions of panic and passers -by after the accident.

According to a statement by the Municipality of Athens, three trees collapsed in downtown Athens, one in Agia Irini Square and also on Theotokopoulou and Knossos streets. Their fall is due to strong winds.

The Fire Department was also called to remove the tree and restore safety in the area.

“Trees were tested,” says the municipal greenery and urban fauna direction

In detail about the three trees that fell, the Directorate of Green and Urban Fauna of the Municipality of Athens proceeded.

As in the Municipal Authority’s announcement, the causes are attributed to the strong winds, and for checks carried out, he says:

“Due to the strong winds blowing in the wider area of ​​the Municipality of Athens during the last hours, the Division of Green and Urban Plans have been recorded in some parts of the city.

– About 30 years old, on a 30 -year -old tree on Knossos Street. The tree had been tested and was in a very good phytosanitary condition.

– Falling of the maple tree, about 30 years old, on Theotokopoulou Street. The tree had been tested and was in a very good plant.

– Fall of Giakaranda, about 40 years old, in Agia Irini Square. As part of the scheduled checks the tree was tested 20 days ago. A few days before the check, vandalism-destruction was preceded by a climbing of an unknown person, which was removed. During the check, the tree was found in an excellent plant -health condition and did not need any intervention.

Also, falls of individual branches were observed in various parts of the city. “