The death of two young girls, both twelve years old and twins, after they were cast from a window into the inner courtyard of their building has shocked the Oviedo neighborhood of La Ería. On Facetos street, grief is heavy as residents struggle to make sense of a tragedy police describe as one without external involvement. The investigation now focuses on what happened inside the home, with authorities careful to rule out any third party participation in this devastating event.
Eyewitnesses recall that the incident occurred around nine in the morning, when the quiet of the morning was suddenly pierced by the father’s despairing cries for help. The two girls fell from the window of their apartment on Calle Facetos 47 onto the porch below, and both died at once. Emergency responders were unable to avert the loss, and the National Police have opened an inquiry to determine the sequence of events and the factors that led to the fall. The family, described as from an Eastern European country and long-standing residents of the building, now faces unimaginable grief as investigators work to reconstruct the moments before the tragedy.
Inspector Pedro Aguado confirmed that there is no evidence of third party involvement in this sorrowful case. The inspector underscored that the investigation is centered on domestic circumstances and the safety conditions within the apartment, with an emphasis on ensuring that all avenues are explored to prevent such incidents in the future. The family’s immediate response to the tragedy has drawn public attention, and a team from the local police remains at the scene to support the inquiry.
The parents are grappling with the shock of losing their children and are currently receiving psychological support at the building’s entrance. They have been transferred to HUCA, a hospital facility, where specialists can provide ongoing care as they begin to process this sudden loss. The family also has a ten-year-old son who was at school at the time of the incident, and the emotional consequences for him will require careful, long-term support from family and professionals alike. The community is rallying to offer comfort while authorities determine how such a tragedy could occur and what measures can be taken to safeguard children in multifamily homes.
In the wake of the event, Mayor Alfredo Canteli, accompanied by Security Council member José Ramón Prado, visited the area early in the morning and announced that two days of mourning would be observed in Oviedo. The mayor stated that there would be no public Ascension music during this period, and the local People’s Party would suspend its campaign activities for two days. The Socialist Party also indicated that it would pause all its public actions. The city’s leadership made clear that the focus right now is on mourning with the family and ensuring a respectful response to the tragedy that has touched a whole community.
This heartbreaking event follows a similar, though distinct, tragedy reported three months earlier in Sallent, near Barcelona. On February 21, two twelve-year-old twin girls reportedly threw themselves from the balcony of their home. One child died while the other sustained serious injuries. This context underscores concerns about child safety, mental health, and the need for accessible support networks for families dealing with crisis. Local authorities have pledged to review safety protocols in residential buildings and to emphasize community resources that can help families facing extreme distress. Marked confirmations from officials indicate that investigations are focusing on environmental and familial factors to prevent future occurrences, and that the public will be kept informed as findings develop for accountability and learning.