2023-08-06 20:40:00
Three other people aged 13, 23 and 60 were seriously injured this Sunday in Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. The region is crossed by strong gusts of wind.
By Lise Lacombe for Le Point A 6-year-old child was killed by a falling tree branch in southeastern France. © XAVIER LEOTY / MAXPPP / PHOTOPQR/SUD OUEST/MAXPPP Published on 08/06/2023 at 8:40 p.m.
The tragedy took place on a beach in the town of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence). This Sunday afternoon, several people were injured by falling tree branches according to information from I say BFM.
A 6-year-old child was killed while three other people aged 13, 23 and around 60 were seriously injured. Helicopters were mobilized to transfer the victims to the hospital. According to the first elements collected by BFM DICI, the victims would be tourists from Toulon, Dunkirk and Orléans.
The victims are tourists
For several days, the south of France has been crossed by strong gusts of wind. An investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the tragedy. The town hall of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon has canceled the festivities planned for Sunday evening in the town on the occasion of the village festival and shares its “upheaval”.
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