Fatal Incident at Belgian Christmas Market as Tree Collapses

At a Christmas market in Oudenaarde, Belgium, a 20-meter illuminated tree collapsed, resulting in one woman’s death and injuries to two others. Security footage captured the incident, prompting emergency response. Despite efforts, a 63-year-old woman injured in the accident passed away in the hospital. Eyewitnesses attributed the tree’s fall to strong winds. Concerns about the tree’s stability had been raised previously in Belgian media.