A 68-year-old man died last night near the Tagus river in Aranjuez following a confrontation that left him with a severe head injury. Local authorities reported the incident to the Madrid Emergency 112 service through a spokesperson from the regional emergency coordination center.
The event unfolded close to the Rancho Grande Recreation Area, adjacent to the Tagus river. Early accounts describe a scuffle between two individuals that led to the violence and subsequent injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid and stabilize those involved as investigators began to piece together the sequence of events.
Summa 112 personnel arrived at the location at the request of the National Police around 9:00 pm. They confirmed the death of the 68-year-old man, who sustained multiple facial injuries consistent with a violent altercation. Despite rapid intervention, he could not be saved. A second man, aged 63, sustained minor injuries to his hand during the incident and received on-site medical attention.
In the immediate aftermath, police and emergency crews secured the area and conducted preliminary assessments. The National Police have stated they are seeking to determine the precise causes and circumstances surrounding the fight, as the investigation moves forward. No further details were provided publicly at the time, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid the inquiry.
The incident has drawn the attention of nearby residents and visitors to the area who are reminded to exercise caution in the vicinity while authorities conduct their investigation. Further updates will be issued by the police as more information becomes available and as the investigation progresses to clarify how the events unfolded and what factors may have contributed to the confrontation.