In the strict centre of Rijeka, in the immediate vicinity of the McDonald's on Korzo, a tree fell today. The tree ended up across part of the pedestrian area, briefly affecting the space used by pedestrians.
According to photographs from the scene, the tree collapsed in rainy conditions. Visible parts of the trunk and roots remained on the ground, indicating that the tree was uprooted or snapped at ground level.
It appears there were no injuries in this incident. There is currently no information on whether any passers-by were in the immediate vicinity at the moment of the fall, but according to available data, the consequences are limited to material damage to the pedestrian surface.
Residents who happened to be at the scene suspect that the tree's roots were rotten. They also believe that the wind was probably not the main reason for the collapse, but rather that the condition of the roots played a key role in the tree giving way.
It is expected that the competent authorities will conduct an inspection and determine the exact cause of the tree's fall. In the meantime, part of the pedestrian area near the McDonald's on Korzo has been or will be cleared to restore unobstructed passage for citizens.
