The Murcia District 112 Emergency Coordination Center was alerted on Saturday at 3:57 am following reports of a fall from a balcony in a residential area known as Urbanization The New Puerto Bello, located in La Manga del Mar Menor within the municipality of Cartagena. The initial dispatch indicated a person lying on the ground after the fall, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
A rapid deployment was activated, sending an advanced life support ambulance from the Emergency and Health Management 061 to the scene. After providing on-site medical care and stabilizing the injured individual, responders transported him to a hospital with the aim of delivering definitive care as quickly as possible.
The male patient is 65 years old and presented with multiple traumatic injuries. His situation remained critical as teams monitored vital signs while continuing life-saving interventions during the transfer to the hospital. Local authorities were prompted to establish a rapid coordination line to determine whether the incident involved any criminal or accidental etiologies, and whether an on-site investigation might be necessary.
As the situation developed, additional units from the Cartagena City Council, the Civil Guard, and local police were brought into the response to support scene management and ensure public safety. The broader goal of the coordinated effort was to secure the area, preserve any potential evidence, and facilitate a smooth handover to hospital clinical teams.
Details regarding what caused the fall were not immediately known, and investigators began a careful review of all available information to determine the sequence of events and any contributing factors. The multidisciplinary response underscored the importance of rapid medical intervention, thorough scene assessment, and clear communication between emergency services and municipal authorities. The case remained under active investigation as authorities sought to establish a precise cause while ensuring the patient received ongoing medical attention at the hospital.