Man injured by falling palm tree on Croisette during Cannes Film Festival released from hospital, investigation continues

The man injured on Saturday, May 17, in the heart of the Croisette in Cannes by a falling palm tree , left the hospital on Sunday.

This producer , of Chinese nationality and present as part of the Festival, was shot in the head while he was near Mademoiselle Gray beach, shortly after midday.

According to initial findings, the palm tree - a specimen about three meters high, potentially weighing between 1 and 1.5 tons - broke off , falling on the passerby.

The causes of the fall are still unknown

Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, providing extensive medical treatment on site before transporting the victim to Simone-Veil Hospital. His injuries were then deemed serious.

The man left the hospital on Sunday, but it is not yet known whether he is still in Cannes or has left the city.

An investigation has been opened to determine the exact cause of the tree's fall. No complaints have been filed so far.