Athens: Tree fall near Maximos Mansion closes Irodou Attikou

A large olive tree fell near the Maximos Mansion in central Athens during the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2026. The incident occurred approximately 30 meters from the mansion on the Zappeion side, with the tree landing on a metal fence.

As a result of the fall, Irodou Attikou street has been closed to vehicle traffic from the level of Mrouzi street. The closure has been in effect since approximately 05:00. No injuries were reported as the area was clear at the time of the incident. Emergency response teams from the Fire Service and the Municipality of Athens are currently on-site managing the situation.