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Eight-Year-Old Girl Dies in Fall Through Barcelona Courtyard

Catalan police classify the incident as likely accidental, with investigations ongoing into building conditions and witness accounts.

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Policía, Mossos, Guardia Urbana

Overview

  • An eight-year-old girl fell through the interior courtyard of her apartment building in Barcelona's Les Corts district on Sunday evening.
  • Emergency responders from SEM, Bombers de Barcelona, and Mossos d’Esquadra arrived promptly at the scene.
  • Authorities confirmed the girl's death on Monday and are operating under the hypothesis that the fall was accidental.
  • Investigations are focusing on witness statements and the safety conditions of the building to identify any contributing factors.
  • The incident highlights safety concerns in urban residential buildings, particularly the hidden risks posed by interior courtyards for children.