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Judge Seeks Safety Records in Investigation of Toddler’s Death at Alquerías Festivities

The investigation will hinge on technical reviews of permits to clarify whether a private operator or the city council is liable.

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Overview

  • A 2-year-old girl named Amira died on the night of June 15 after contacting a live wire on a ride during Alquerías’s patron saint celebrations.
  • Mayor José Ballesta reiterated that the accident took place in a private enclosure managed by an entrepreneur, not on municipal property.
  • Juzgado de Instrucción número 9 de Murcia has assumed leadership of the investigation with support from the Guardia Civil.
  • The court has formally requested installation certificates, annual inspection reports, permits and responsible declarations for the attraction from the Murcia City Council.
  • Authorities expect a months-long inquiry to determine whether the city council or a private operator bears legal responsibility for the fatal incident.