The events unfolded this Sunday in Barakaldo, a town in Bizkaia, where a woman was apprehended after authorities say she and her two young children were involved in a terrifying incident aimed at harming the children. Emergency crews continue to monitor the family’s condition, and officials from the Basque Government’s Security Department confirmed to EFE that all three were stable and not in immediate danger as they received care at Hospital de Cruces.
The incident reportedly began around ten o’clock on Sunday morning at the Primero de Mayo Group in the Zuazo district. Authorities indicate the mother administered medication to the minors first, and reports from El Correo suggest the two nine-year-olds were later given an unknown poison before the situation escalated. The sequence of events prompted the mother to attempt self-harm by repeatedly cutting her neck, a maneuver she undertook in a desperate bid to harm herself rather than the children. The seriousness of the moment led to rapid medical intervention and a swift response from authorities.
Before losing consciousness, the woman managed to contact her former spouse, the father of the children, to explain what had occurred. The security department corroborated that the call was made to relay information about the alleged events inside the home. The emergency responders transported the trio to Hospital de Cruces, located in the same municipality, where medical teams assessed and treated them on arrival.
All three individuals were admitted to the hospital for observation and care, while the Ertzaintza — the Basque regional police force — took the lead in securing the scene and conducting the ongoing investigation. The authorities stressed that the focus remained on safeguarding the children and determining the exact circumstances that led to the incident, including how the alleged poisoning occurred and what actions precipitated the mother’s attempt on her own life.
As investigators piece together the sequence of events, local officials continue to emphasize the importance of rapid medical evaluation and safety measures for minors in difficult family situations. The case has drawn attention from residents in Barakaldo and beyond, highlighting the challenges families face when addressing mental health concerns and potential poisoning risks in a domestic setting. The hospital staff is reportedly coordinating with social services to ensure the children receive appropriate follow-up care and support in the weeks ahead, while the police pursue every lead to clarify responsibility and prevent future harm.