Salerno. A judicial investigation will determine any responsibility for the collapse of the tree on the Fisciano university campus, which injured five students, one of whom is in critical condition. The Nocera Inferiore Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.
Carmine Fiorillo, a 25-year-old from Eboli, is hospitalized in intensive care at the San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona Hospital in Salerno. After a long and delicate neurosurgery procedure to try to reduce the hematoma on his head, a new medical report is expected this morning. The 25-year-old has suffered fractures in several parts of his body, and doctors have not yet released a prognosis.
He will have it for about forty days, instead, Carmine PacificA 20-year-old from Altavilla Silentina suffered multiple crush injuries to the neck, spine, and face. The other 25-year-old, Antonio La Regina, also suffered multiple fractures, including vertebrae. His condition is also very delicate, but his life is not in danger.
"Stunned and saddened by what happened". So theUniversity of Salerno "In all its components, teachers, students, and technical and administrative staff, we rally around the three students of the specialization for support activities and their families in this dramatic moment.", after they were injured when a tree fell due to strong winds.
The University explains in a note that The existing contract between the University Foundation, which manages the maintenance of the University's green spaces, and the company entrusted with the service requires constant monitoring of the safety conditions of the more than 3.000 trees on campus. This includes reporting critical issues and ensuring immediate safety measures. It also requires periodic and specific checks, with documentation certifying the findings.
Furthermore, "We would like to point out that the Foundation has, however, initiated a further immediate extraordinary inspection, which is still ongoing, at the Fisciano and Baronissi campuses. Furthermore, regarding some reports in the local press, we would like to point out that no weather warnings had been issued by the competent authorities, including the national criticality bulletin.", concludes the note.
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It is a very sad event that has affected the University of Salerno. I hope that the injured can recover soon and that the authorities will clarify what happened. It is important to understand if there are responsibilities.