A child under thirteen years old died on Thursday after what investigators described as a possible gas poisoning incident while sleeping in a residence. The tragedy occurred in Benalúa, a locality near Grenade, and officials from the security forces confirmed to EFE that the event is under inquiry as part of a rapid review of the circumstances surrounding the death. The focus for authorities remains on determining whether toxic exposure contributed to the child’s passing and ensuring all safety protocols are followed in the investigation.
Information from the security forces, relayed to EFE, indicates that the girl was taken to a hospital in Guadix after relatives found her unresponsive in the home. Medical staff attempted resuscitation, but their efforts did not succeed. The hospital, identified locally as Guadix High Definition Hospital in communications about the case, is the setting where initial clinical actions took place as emergency services were mobilized to manage the situation. The sequence of events points to a medical emergency occurring in the early hours, with responders acting promptly to deliver care.
The incident reportedly occurred at 7:30 am, and relatives who had been staying in a cave house in Benalúa transported the child to the hospital as soon as the alarm was raised. Within the hospital, clinicians conducted life-saving measures in an attempt to stabilize the child, yet those interventions ultimately were unable to reverse the course of the ailment. The case has drawn attention to the conditions in which the family was living and the broader implications for child safety in environments where gas sources are present.
Authorities said preliminary indications suggest the death may be related to an illness and possible butane gas exposure, though the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The body was moved to the Forensic Medicine Institute to undergo autopsy, with a forensic protocol activated to guide the examination and establish precise etiologies and contributing factors. The process aims to provide a clear determination of whether toxic exposure, a preexisting health issue, or another factor played a role in the child’s death.
Emergency services reported to EFE that a warning call had been received from the hospital about the death of a minor, and there was no immediate information about additional affected individuals at that time. The ongoing investigation continues to verify facts, assess potential exposure sources in the home, and rule out other cases while ensuring that families and communities are informed with accurate updates as results become available and safety measures are reviewed in light of the findings.