A tragic incident unfolded in Madrid on December 6, 2023, when a mother died after falling from the tenth floor of an apartment block while carrying her three-year-old twin boys. The 48-year-old woman, identified as Maria, suffered fatal injuries in the fall, which occurred just after 09:00 local time in the Ciudad Lineal neighborhood, approximately 30 minutes from the city center.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where Maria was pronounced dead. Her twin sons were transported to separate hospitals with critical injuries. One child is receiving treatment at Hospital 12 de Octubre, while the other is at Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús. Medical teams have expressed serious concerns regarding the condition of one of the boys, fearing he may not survive. As of now, there have been no further updates on their health status.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the incident and described the scene as chaotic. A spokesman for the city ambulance service confirmed the details, stating, “We can confirm the death of a woman who plunged from the tenth floor of a block of flats in Ricardo Ortiz. Two children aged three have been taken to different hospitals.”
The family had gathered the day before the tragedy to celebrate the twins’ birthday. Reports indicate that Maria had purchased gifts for her children from a nearby shop just hours before the fall, adding to the heartbreak of the event.
Local authorities, including the National Police, have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Their focus will be to determine the cause of the fall and any contributing factors. Local police and firefighters were also mobilized to assist with the emergency response.
This incident follows another recent tragedy involving a tourist in the Balearic Islands, underscoring the unpredictable nature of accidents. In that case, a 67-year-old man lost his life after his vehicle fell into the sea while driving off a ferry. Authorities are investigating the circumstances to prevent future occurrences and ensure passenger safety.
The community in Ciudad Lineal is left reeling from this heartbreaking event, which has cast a shadow over the festive season. As the investigation continues, support for the family and the injured children remains a priority for local services.
