A mother has died after tragically falling from the tenth floor of an apartment building in Madrid while holding her three-year-old twin boys. The incident occurred on December 6, 2023, at approximately 09:00 local time in the Ciudad Lineal neighborhood, a residential area about 30 minutes from the city center. While the mother, identified only as Maria, was killed instantly, her children survived the fall but are reported to be in critical condition.
Emergency services swiftly transported the twins to separate hospitals for urgent medical care. One child is currently receiving treatment at 12 de Octubre University Hospital, while the other is at Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús. Medical teams have expressed grave concerns regarding the more seriously injured twin, fearing for his survival. As of now, no further updates on their health status have been released.
Witnesses have described the scene as devastating, especially given the timing of the tragedy just days before Christmas. It was reported that Maria had recently purchased gifts for her children from a nearby shop, underscoring the family’s festive preparations. The tragedy unfolded shortly after the family had gathered to celebrate the twins’ birthday the previous day.
A spokesman for the city ambulance service confirmed the details of the incident: “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 are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall, while local police and firefighters were also mobilized to the scene.
This tragic event follows another recent incident involving a tourist in the Balearic Islands, who died after his vehicle fell into the sea while disembarking from a ferry. Authorities are investigating that occurrence as well, but the two incidents are unrelated.
As the community mourns the loss of Maria, support is expected to be mobilized for the surviving twins and their family during this incredibly difficult time.
