A tragic accident occurred in the 19th arrondissement of Paris when an uprooted tree, weakened by persistent rain, fell on a man and two children.

The man succumbed to his injuries, while the children were treated for less severe injuries.

The incident happened on October 17th, amidst ongoing weather warnings for heavy rain and potential flooding in the region.

Emergency psychological support was dispatched to the scene to assist those affected.

The tree fell in a social housing area managed by Paris Habitat, and the exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.

Paris remains under an orange alert for rain and flooding, highlighting the severe weather conditions impacting the area.