Paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene after reports of a child falling from a fourth-floor apartment on Sunday evening. Despite their efforts to revive the child, a 10-year-old tragically passed away at the location in Lorient, Brittany, France. The gender of the child remains unknown at this time.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the child’s death, with a post-mortem examination scheduled for the upcoming days. There is currently no indication of any third-party involvement in the incident, which took place in a working-class neighborhood at 4 Rue Gabriel-Fauré, Bois du Château, in the western French city.
Public prosecutor Laëtitia Mirande stated that an inquiry into the cause of death has been initiated, with initial findings not suggesting the participation of any external party. The child’s family will be directed to France Victimes for support during this difficult time.
According to Ouest-France, a French newspaper, the child hailed from Comoros, an archipelago situated off the east coast of Africa. The Comorian community has been deeply affected by this tragic event.