The world famous Anne Frank Tree in Amsterdam, The Netherlands fell down because of heavy winds today.
Anne Frank, known for her diary during the Second World War, could look at tree from her hiding place in the 'Achterhuis'.
No injuries
Around half past one Dutch time the tree fell down. According to the Anne Frank Foundation, there are no injuries and no buildings damaged. The tree stood in the courtyard of a private individual. The trunk broke five feet above the ground.
Support
The chestnut tree has been supported two years because he would suffer from a dangerous fungus. When it became clear that the tree would be sick, cuttings were planted in Amsterdam.
Director Hans Westra of the Anne Frank Foundation says that it is very unfortunate that the tree has fallen. The tree has a historical value.
Passers-by have taken a piece of the tree as a souvenir.
Picture by Twitter/@Janhovers