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Four-Year-Old Critically Injured in Second-Floor Fall in Oion, Álava

Officials say the fall appears accidental pending further investigation.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Calle Virgen Blanca, according to police and local reports.
  • The child's parents were at home and alerted emergency services, local media reported.
  • An Osakidetza helicopter evacuated the boy to Hospital de Cruces for urgent care.
  • The Basque Department of Security told EFE the case appears accidental, with inquiries continuing.
  • Emergency teams, including Ertzaintza and Rioja health services, used the town football field for the helicopter landing, which paused a youth match.