A mother tragically lost her life after falling from the tenth floor of an apartment building in Madrid while carrying her three-year-old twin sons. The incident occurred on December 6, 2023, at approximately 09:00 in the Ciudad Lineal neighborhood, about 30 minutes from the city center. The 48-year-old woman, identified only as Maria, died instantly from the fall, leaving her family devastated just days before Christmas.
Emergency responders quickly rushed the twins to nearby hospitals. One child has been admitted to 12 de Octubre University Hospital, while the other is receiving care at Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús. Medical teams are concerned about the condition of the more seriously injured twin, fearing he may not survive. As of now, no further updates on their health have been released.
Witnesses reported that the family had been preparing for a festive celebration. Just hours before the incident, Maria had purchased Christmas gifts for her children from a local shop. The family had gathered the day prior to celebrate the twins’ birthday, heightening the tragedy of the event.
According to a spokesman for the city ambulance service, “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 National Police is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall. Local police and firefighters were also dispatched to the scene.
This tragic incident follows a recent report of another fatal accident involving a tourist in the Balearic Islands, underscoring the dangers that can occur in everyday situations. In that case, a 67-year-old man died after his vehicle fell into the sea while disembarking from a ferry. Emergency divers attempted resuscitation for over half an hour, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
The heart-wrenching loss of Maria and the critical condition of her twins have left a community in shock. The investigation continues as authorities seek to understand the factors that led to this devastating event.
