On 30 November 2024, a 15-metre pine fell inside the Fisciano campus of the University of Salerno and seriously injured three students. The prosecutor's office in Nocera Inferiore has now concluded its investigation and cited the legal representatives and managers of two companies for trial.
The alleged offence is aggravated bodily injury. According to Il Mattino, a preliminary hearing is scheduled for the following year.
What happened
RaiNews reported that the fallen tree was a 15-metre pine. Three students were seriously injured in the collapse.
One of the injured students reportedly suffered permanent spinal damage and total disability. The other two received treatment for serious injuries. The acquired sources differ in some details about the students' ages and medical outcomes, so only the consistently supported points are reported here.
Who faces proceedings and why
The two companies cited for trial had handled greenery maintenance on the campus at different times, according to Il Mattino. An earlier Il Mattino report said the two firms were from the Naples area.
The prosecution alleges that required monitoring of trees and shrubs was not adequately performed and that some reports amounted only to visual inspection.
The investigation examined the maintenance and safety-management arrangements involving the university foundation and specialised contractors. An earlier stage of the inquiry had involved six people under investigation, including university foundation officials and company representatives.
The exact names of the two companies are not identified in the acquired articles.
What remains to be decided
The alleged responsibilities remain matters for judicial assessment. The sources do not establish a final conviction, and the prosecution's allegations have not been tested by a final judgment.
The outcome of the preliminary hearing and any subsequent trial is not reported in the acquired material.
