Overview
- The child fell from a third-floor balcony on avenue du 8‑Mai‑1945 in Vitrolles and was rescued by firefighters before being taken to Hôpital de la Timone with life‑threatening, multi-region injuries.
- Local authorities reported the incident occurred Wednesday evening and said first accounts suggest a family member holding the child made a 'false move' and dropped her, but those circumstances are still under investigation.
- Reports differ on the child’s exact age—sources variously say under two years, 17 months, or three years—reflecting that key facts remain inconsistent as inquiries continue.
- The Aix‑en‑Provence prosecutor’s office and the Vitrolles police have opened inquiries and are interviewing witnesses while medical teams continue intensive care treatment at La Timone.
- The case follows a separate serious infant fall in Marseille on Sept. 7, a fact local outlets note as authorities and residents watch for possible safety or supervision concerns in the area.