Storms: Tree fell on car after giving way due to bad weather: Three people killed, fourth victim in critical condition

Violent oranges crossed France this Saturday, June 29, not without causing victims. According to France 3, three people died from bad weather yesterday evening in Rosnay-L’Hôpital (Aube). Another victim is in a state of absolute emergency.

A rare phenomenon

A century-old chestnut tree has broken has “five meters high”, according to the deputy mayor of the town of Rosnay-L’Hôpital, who witnessed the tragedy. The tree would not have withstood the force of the wind. He would have fallen “With violence” on a vehicle which was on departmental road 56. The shock left three dead. It is three people aged 80. Another passenger in the vehicle is currently between life and death.

“My assistant called me with great emotion […] Iexperienced the drama up close, said the mayor of the town. In the car, there were four of them. Three people died. A fourth person is between life and death. All from the area. They were due to return home around 7 p.m.the mayor told France 3. A photo was shared on social networks.

The city councilor, Brice Martin, shared his regret that local residents had taken the road despite the violent bad weather and the warnings issued by the municipality. This department, like 34 othershas been placed on orange alert by Météo-France. The alert was lifted this morning. However, some residents of the department still ride in the water, according to Brice Martin.