Tragedy struck in Bembrive, Vigo, when a 4-year-old girl died Monday afternoon at a residence near Meixoeiro Hospital in Baixada Castelo after sustaining a severe head injury from a metal object while playing outside with other children. The incident unfolded in a setting that included various signs of ongoing home work, such as scattered sand and metal rods nearby, and a metal U-shaped structure attached to a wall in the area.
Emergency services were alerted around 17:45 when a caller to 112 reported a child with a serious head injury and heavy bleeding. Responders from the National Police and the 061 emergency service arrived promptly, with Local Police joining the scene. The girl suffered a skull fracture and subsequently entered cardiorespiratory arrest. Despite the swift efforts of medical teams, she could not be saved and was later pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital. The dramatic outcome prompted the Disaster and Emergency Psychological Response Group to offer support to the family through its intervention program.
Investigators from the judicial commission initiated formal procedures, including the removal of the body for examination. The case was transferred to Nicolás Peña Hospital for an autopsy to be conducted by the Galician Forensic Medicine Institute, with the process overseen by the Investigation Court No. 7 of the city.
Early indications suggest the girl was playing with other minors on the property when the accident occurred. The heavy metal element found on the wall at the scene is believed to be the object that struck the child, though the precise sequence of events remains under police review by the Vigo police station. The incident has cast a heavy shadow over the neighborhood, drawing many residents and relatives to the home amid the emotional toll.
The community continues to grapple with the loss of a child whose life ended so suddenly. Local authorities and support services stand ready to assist those affected as the investigation proceeds. The case underscores the importance of safety in home environments and the vigilance required when children are present near potentially hazardous structures and materials. The Vigo Police Department will continue to pursue all facts to determine the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident, with findings to be disclosed through the appropriate legal channels. Reported updates come from the city’s public safety and forensic medicine offices.