Six-year-old girl survives after falling from a third floor in Santiago

A six-year-old girl remains under medical observation after surviving a fall from the third level of a home located in Ensanche Espaillat, in Santiago, in an event that her relatives describe as a true miracle.

The minor was injured after falling from the balcony of your residence while playing on the third floor of the building. The incident occurred last Sunday afternoon.

According to the stories of her relatives, the girl took advantage of the fact that her mother was resting to open the balcony door and go out to the outside area.

According to her grandmother, Margarita García, the little girl heard music playing near the house, so He placed a chair next to the balcony and began to dance. In the middle of the game he lost his balance and fell into the void.

The woman stated that several cables installed in front of the house cushioned the impact before the minor hit the pavement, a situation that could have avoided fatal consequences.

“Thank God and those cables that stopped part of the fall, my granddaughter is alive. It was a miracle,” said García.

The minor was immediately transferred to a private health center in Santiago, where she received specialized care. Although he suffered injuries requiring medical interventionits evolution has been favorable.

“My baby is improving quickly. She already wants to take off her braces and is more active every day. The doctors are satisfied with her recovery,” said the grandmother.

Relatives indicated that the girl suffered a head injury and fracture which was corrected through surgery, but they highlighted that his general condition is stable and he continues to respond positively to treatment.

Margarita García explained that the accident occurred unexpectedly and ruled out any situation of negligence by the minor’s mother.

He explained that the parent had arrived home after finishing her night work shift and was resting when the incident occurred.