Feb 18 • 06:44 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El Mundo

A 6-year-old girl dies after falling from the window of a sixth floor in Salamanca

A 6-year-old girl tragically fell to her death from a sixth-floor window in Salamanca, prompting an investigation by the National Police.

A tragic accident occurred in Salamanca, Spain, where a 6-year-old girl fell from the window of a sixth-floor apartment, leading to her untimely death. Emergency services received an alert just before 8 PM on Tuesday, reporting the incident on Valencia Street, a central area of the city. Despite the immediate response from emergency medical teams, who worked for over half an hour to resuscitate her, the girl could not be saved.

Eyewitnesses reported the distressing scene, which also led to the police cordoning off the area to facilitate emergency operations and manage traffic. The local authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall, providing support to the girl’s family, especially her mother, who was visibly shaken by the tragic event. This incident has raised concerns about child safety in urban environments.

As the community mourns this heartbreaking loss, the incident highlights the critical need for vigilance and measures to ensure the safety of children in high-rise buildings. Local authorities may consider implementing stricter regulations regarding window safety in residential buildings to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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