The tree put up by the city administration had to be straightened after the move at the end of November.
THE fir installed on the Christmas Market from Oudenaarde (Belgium) was washed away by a strong gust of wind Storm Pia this Thursday evening around 7 p.m. Three people were under the 20-meter-high, five-ton coniferous tree. One of them, a 63 year old womanHe had to be revived. She eventually succumbed to her injuries, RTBF reports.
The market is permanently closed
An expert appointed by the public prosecutor is currently investigating the circumstances of the accident. In particular, the stability of the system is checked. The tree put up by the city administration had to be straightened at the end of November after the move, explains the website 7sur7.
This Friday, December 22nd, the city announced this The market will not reopen. “Everyone is affected by the serious incident,” explained the mayor (synonymous with mayor) of this municipality in East Flanders. “Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. It is therefore more than logical that we will not reopen the winter village with its Christmas market and attractions. We have also canceled all other activities.”