Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Girl, 11, Dies After Fall From Seville Apartment Terrace

Investigators are assessing whether she tried to reach the flat from the roof using a hose that failed.

Overview

  • Emergency services received an alert around 22:30 on Wednesday reporting a fall on Avenida de la Montería in the Juan XXIII neighborhood.
  • Paramedics from 061, firefighters, and local and national police responded, and medical personnel could only certify the child's death at the scene.
  • The Spanish government’s delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernández, said the initial police thesis is that the girl lacked a key, found the flat empty, and attempted to descend from the rooftop using a hose that broke.
  • The Policía Nacional has opened an investigation, which remains active as officers gather statements from relatives and neighbors.
  • Reports differ on the exact height of the fall, with accounts citing a fourth floor or a fourth to fifth floor range.