A centuries-old tree fell inside the Villa Comunale in Avellino during a spell of bad weather, according to two local reports.
What happened
IrpiniaNews and Anteprima24 both report the collapse of a historic tree in the Villa Comunale. The reports attribute the fall to adverse weather, including strong wind and heavy rain.
Avellino is in Campania and is the capital of the province of Avellino.
Park had been closed as a precaution
Both reports say the Villa Comunale had been closed in advance because of a weather alert. Anteprima24 reports that the park and other green areas had been closed to the public as a precaution.
The reports describe that advance closure as the measure that avoided worse outcomes.
Assessment planned
According to the reports, the municipality planned a detailed assessment of the trees with support from an agronomist.
The purpose described in the reporting is to examine the condition of the trees following the collapse during bad weather. No further details of the planned assessment were provided in the acquired reports.
What is not yet confirmed
The available reports do not establish the exact date and time of the collapse.
They also do not provide a confirmed estimate of the tree's dimensions, age, or the cost of damage.
The acquired sources do not confirm whether anyone was injured, nor whether the Villa Comunale remained closed after the incident. Readers planning to visit the Villa Comunale, Avellino, should check official municipal communications for the current status of the park.
