rssOct 27, 2026, 16:31

Another tree fallen, this time in Vondelpark

A tree fell in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on Monday afternoon, resulting in the closure of a path for cyclists with no reported injuries. This incident adds to a recent series of tree falls in the area, including a fatal accident in Sloten earlier this week.

A tree fell over in Amsterdam's Vondelpark around 4:45 PM, leading authorities to close a section of the park to cyclists. Officials are currently on the scene managing the situation, though no injuries have been reported and the extent of any potential property damage remains unclear at this time. This incident follows a string of similar weather-related tree falls in the region, including a fatal accident involving a cyclist on the Sloterweg in Sloten just Sunday evening. Earlier in the week, another tree landed on a moving car on the Anne Frankstraat, though that driver escaped without physical harm. Authorities are continuing to monitor conditions as recent weather patterns have caused increased instability for trees throughout the city.

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