The collapse of a large tree inside the campus of the continues to raise questionsUniversity of Salerno, which caused the injuries of three students, one of whom, Carmine Fiorillo of Eboli, is still hospitalized in serious conditions at the hospital Ruggi of Aragon.
Among the elements being examined by the investigators, one emerges Internal email of the Prevention and Protection Service of the University, sent a few hours before the accident to teaching and non-teaching staff. The communication, based on an alert from the company Datameteo, warned of the risk of strong winds from Friday until Sunday evening, urging people to pay attention when moving around and to follow specific behaviors inside buildings.
The email listed a series of precautions, such as avoiding walking near scaffolding, fences and ladders, closing exterior doors and windows, limiting the use of electrical equipment and elevators, and keeping escape routes clear. However, no reference was made to trees present on campus, although gusts of wind can also represent a significant danger for the stability of the tree population.
The University, through an official note, declared the existence of a green maintenance contract stipulated with an external company, responsible for regularly monitoring the over 3000 trees present on the campus. The contract provides for periodic checks, the reporting of any critical issues and the adoption of safety measures, but at the moment it is not clear whether there were omissions or whether the fallen tree had been the subject of recent checks.
The police are collecting documents and testimonies to determine if there are direct responsibilities in the incident. At the center of the investigation, there is the verification of any negligence in monitoring the greenery and the adequacy of the prevention measures adopted in view of the weather alert.
Article published on 3 December 2024 - 12:11
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It is strange that such a large tree collapses without warning. I read that a contract was made for maintenance, but if there were omissions, who is responsible? I hope the students recover soon.
This is a very worrying situation, especially for the injured students. I hope the authorities will clarify how this could have happened. Student safety should be the number one priority on a university campus.
Yes, that's true. I also wonder if there were any shortcomings on the part of the university regarding the safety of the trees. An accident like this should never happen in a place of study.