Tragic Incident in Madrid Elevator Shaft: Elderly Couple's Struggle Ends in Fatality
In a shocking turn of events, a 77-year-old man tragically lost his life after falling into an elevator shaft under construction in the Madrid neighborhood of Entrevías. The incident occurred this Thursday when the man and his wife reportedly got into a violent altercation. Witnesses reveal that the couple was known to often engage in arguments.
Police sources, as reported by EFE, indicated that in an attempt to harm his wife by pushing her down the shaft, the man lost his balance and the two fell from a height of three floors. Initial investigations spearheaded by forensic police suggest that the circumstances of the fall align with this hypothesis, given the positions of the individuals' bodies when recovered.
The Fire Brigade of the City of Madrid was promptly called to the scene, where they managed to rescue both individuals from the elevator shaft. Unfortunately, the man suffered a cardiac arrest that proved fatal, with emergency responders from Samur-Civil Protection unable to revive him after 30 minutes of intensive resuscitation efforts.
Meanwhile, the woman sustained multiple traumatic injuries and was stabilized at the scene before being transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The Local Police have compiled a report on the incident, while the National Police continue their investigation to uncover the full details surrounding this tragic event. This incident highlights the potential dangers inherent in domestic disputes, and the emotional trauma that can arise in seemingly typical relationships.
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