Tragic Incident in Luxeuil-les-Bains
A six-year-old girl tragically died after falling from the fourth floor of a residential building in Luxeuil-les-Bains, Haute-SaƓne, on Wednesday evening. The Vesoul public prosecutor's office confirmed the incident, emphasizing that the girl's mother was absent at the time of the tragedy.
Details of the Incident
According to initial findings, the child was in the apartment with her four-year-old sister and three-year-old niece when she fell from the kitchen window. The mother, aged 37, had left the home around 6:10 p.m. with another daughter, aged 12. Two residents, alerted by screams, discovered the girl lying on the ground and immediately called emergency services. Despite resuscitation attempts, the child succumbed to her injuries.
Legal Proceedings and Autopsy Results
The mother has been placed in police custody for 'aggravated neglect of a minor' and indicted for manslaughter. An autopsy confirmed that the child's death was due to crano-encephalic trauma and chest trauma, with no signs of third-party intervention. The Vesoul public prosecutor's office has requested social assistance and psychological support for the mother's other children.
- The investigation, led by the Lure research brigade and the Luxeuil-les-Bains brigade community, aims to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragic fall.
- The mother was placed under judicial supervision after being indicted. The prosecution has emphasized the need for child welfare support for the accused's children to ensure their safety and well-being.
- This heartbreaking incident has shocked the local community, raising concerns about child safety and parental responsibility.