Rome students injured by falling tree branch near Liceo Avogadro

Three students were injured in Rome when a large tree branch fell during a heavy storm near the Liceo Avogadro high school. The incident occurred on Friday morning, September 18, amid severe weather conditions in the city.

The victims, all 15-year-olds, received immediate assistance from emergency medical services. One student was transported to the Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital in ‘codice giallo’ (yellow code) due to an arm edema, while the other two sustained minor injuries.

Law enforcement and firefighters responded to the scene to secure the area. Authorities from the Garden Service proceeded to seize the tree for investigation. The event has raised significant concerns among parents and educators regarding the maintenance of public vegetation and the safety of school environments during extreme weather.