Bordeaux: 4-year-old child dies after falling from 4th floor of building

A 4-year-old child died after falling from the ^4th floor of a building on rue Robert Schuman, in the Cité du Grand Parc, in Bordeaux. The tragedy took place on Tuesday, around 3:15 p.m., according to our sources, who confirm information revealed by Sud Ouest . The child had been left alone at home by his mother who had gone shopping. During her hearings, the latter explained that since he was sick, she had not wanted to wake him from his nap.

Found by onlookers at the foot of the building, the child was rushed to the Pellegrin University Hospital. He died of his injuries, we learned on Wednesday, the day after the tragedy. An investigation, led by the Bordeaux national police, is underway to determine the precise circumstances surrounding his death. According to initial information, the father was absent and abroad at the time of the incident.

The Green mayor of Bordeaux, Pierre Hurmic, expressed "his immense sadness" at the news of the tragedy and presented his support to the relatives of the deceased in a short-lived story published on his Instagram account. The councilor went to the scene this afternoon, accompanied by the district mayor Bernard Blanc. A psychological support unit has been opened in the district town hall, located on Place de l'Europe. It can also be reached at 0556563147.