The scene this morning involved a 59 year old woman who died in a tragic home accident while she was cleaning the pool at a chalet in Flood (Valencia). Autopsy findings indicate she likely suffered a neck fracture after falling headfirst into the deepest part of an empty pool from a height of about two meters. The incident is being treated as a sudden, unforeseen death, with authorities awaiting a full investigation to determine all contributing factors.
The event occurred around 09:30 in Flood, and emergency services were contacted via the national number. A daughter was informed that her mother had fallen into the dry pool and lost consciousness. Local responders arrived promptly to provide assistance, but the injuries were not survivable. A continuing inquiry will review the circumstances of the fall and whether any safety measures could have altered the outcome.
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An ambulance from the SAMU network, along with regional police units and the National Police, attended the scene to secure the area and begin procedures. Officials confirmed the death at the site and organized the transfer of the body to the appropriate authorities for further processing. The case was subsequently entered into the judicial process as an accidental death related to maintenance work carried out in preparation for the summer season. The investigation will examine how the cleaning activities were conducted and whether any hazards were present in and around the pool area.
The deceased has been identified as Natalia F. C, a 59-year-old primary school teacher. Her remains were transported to the Valencia Institute of Forensic Medicine where an autopsy is scheduled to provide a definitive cause of death. The national police will review safety procedures, the house layout, and the pool environment to understand how the fall occurred and whether preventive measures could have reduced the risk of such an accident in the future. The emerging conclusion from the authorities emphasizes that, despite indications of an accidental death, the full investigation will verify the sequence of events surrounding the maintenance work and the pool filling plans for the upcoming summer season. The family and community communities will be kept informed as the inquiry progresses. (Source: Valencia Forensic Medicine Institute, investigative report ongoing)