Female worker falls to death from ninth floor of the HUC Hospital in Tenerife
A woman has died at the HUC Hospital in La Laguna, Tenerife, after falling from the ninth floor of the main building earlier today, Friday, according to information released by Cadena SER. Emergency teams at the hospital were unable to save her life.
The incident occurred during the morning, prompting an immediate response from hospital security and health personnel. Despite their efforts, nothing could be done to prevent the fatal outcome.
Hospital officials have confirmed that an internal investigation is currently under way to establish exactly how the fall occurred. No further details about the circumstances have been released, and the hospital has urged caution while enquiries continue.
Sources familiar with the case have indicated that the woman was an employee of the hospital, a fact that has caused deep shock among staff and colleagues. Many employees have expressed their grief privately, while the hospital is expected to offer support resources to workers affected by the tragedy.
A police unit was deployed to the hospital shortly after the incident. Officers have secured the area as part of the investigative process and remain on site while evidence is gathered and witness statements are taken.
Local authorities have not released the woman’s identity, and no official statement regarding the cause of the fall will be made until the investigation is complete.
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