A. 16 year old young tourist and foreign nationals were admitted to the Ghanada Traumatology Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) this Monday. He is in serious condition following the injury. Due to the falling branches of a tree in the gardens of the Alhambra in Cuesta Gomérez due to strong wind sources recorded in the capital Granada last Sunday.
The little boy, who according to preliminary information may be of Polish nationality, is in pain. Multiple injuries due to being hit by branchesAs health sources tell Europa Press. Two people, including a tourist, were also injured, although they did not need to be hospitalized.
Last Sunday Alhambra, wind protocolThe Cuesta del Rey cuts off access to Chico and the Gomérez forest. The Board of Trustees of Alhambra and Generalife follows the development of the young tourist closely, wishes him a speedy recovery and provides him with all the necessary facilities.
The mayor of Granada, Marifrán Carazo, is visiting the city this Monday. Starting to return to normal after the strong wind overnight recordings that forced parks to be closed, trees to be covered, and containers to be repaired; This morning, work focuses on clearing fallen leaves and tree branches overnight. The council member stated that he was sorry for the accident the young tourist experienced and wished him a speedy recovery.
Nearly thirty incidents were responded to at dawn in the province of Granada. More than a hundred incidents occurred yesterday and notifications were received from the municipalities of Albolote, Algarinejo, Alhendín, Armilla, Cájar, Cenes De La Vega, Churriana De La Vega, Granada, Huétor De Santillán, Huétor Vega, Iznalloz, Jun. La Taha, La Zubia, Las Gabias, Loja, Monachil, Montefrío, Dílar, Ogíjares, Peligros, Vegas Del Genil and Zafarraya. The incidents were particularly associated with wind and its effects, such as falling branches, drifting street furniture and obstacles in the road.