Palm Tree Falls on a Person at Cannes Film Festival
- A palm tree fell on a man walking along the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes on May 17, 2025, during the 78th international film festival.
- Strong winds caused the 3-meter-high palm tree to topple midday, prompting immediate emergency response amidst festival crowds.
- A man was found bleeding from a head injury on the sidewalk near a prominent beach venue along the Cannes Croisette, where pedestrians and emergency responders came to his aid.
- City officials reported that the injury was minor and assured that efforts to take down the tree and reopen the walkway for pedestrians will be carried out promptly.
- Authorities closed a section of the Croisette to clear the fallen tree, which highlights safety concerns during the ongoing festival scheduled until May 24.
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Palm tree falls on pedestrian at Cannes Film Festival
The man was walking along La Croisette in the French seaside town.
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