Two-Year-Old Critically Injured in Fall from Fourth Floor in Catarroja, Spain

A two-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Catarroja, Valencia, Spain on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. Local time.

Details of the Incident

According to reports, the child was with his family at their home when he reportedly leaned out onto the balcony and fell. Witnesses to a nearby falla celebration alerted emergency services. Falleros from the Falla la Rambleta and Adyacentes, located near the family’s home, were among those who notified authorities.

Emergency Response and Medical Treatment

The Centro de Información y Coordinación de Urgencias (CICU) received the emergency call at 7:15 p.m. And dispatched a SAMU (Emergency Medical Service) unit and a rapid intervention vehicle to the scene. Paramedics stabilized the child after more than 30 minutes of resuscitation efforts. He was then transported in critical condition to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (UCI) at La Fe Hospital in Valencia Las Provincias.

Investigation Underway

The Guardia Civil is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall, including whether the child was attracted by the festivities taking place below. The Alfafar Judicial Police has opened an investigation to determine if any negligence or liability was involved Cadena SER.

Recent Activity at La Fe Hospital

La Fe Hospital in Valencia was likewise the site of a recent birth in a SAMU ambulance while en route to the facility Madreshoy and MSN.