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Palm Tree Crash Injures Producer Amid Cannes Festival Chaos

5/17/2025

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A Japanese producer in his 30s suffered severe injuries when a palm tree toppled onto him during fierce winds on Cannes’ Croisette promenade. The accident unfolded near Gray d’Albion beach, casting a shadow over the bustling Cannes Film Festival, which draws over 15,000 industry professionals and countless tourists each year.

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A Japanese producer in his 30s suffered severe injuries when a palm tree toppled onto him during fierce winds on Cannes’ Croisette promenade. The accident unfolded near Gray d’Albion beach, casting a shadow over the bustling Cannes Film Festival, which draws over 15,000 industry professionals and countless tourists each year.