The first Saturday of the Santa Cruz carnival concluded with several altercations and a significant number of health-related interventions. A total of 113 people received medical care, with 62% of treatments attributed to excessive alcohol consumption.
This group included 98 adults and 15 minors, with a demographic breakdown of 60 men and 53 women.
The police presence was robust, involving over 600 officers deployed to ensure the festivities remained safe and enjoyable. Traumas of various types accounted for 11% of the total health interventions, while six cases of drug intoxication also required medical attention.
During the nights' festivities, eight people sustained injuries as a result of assaults, and there were ten cases of other ‘unusual’ symptoms, often classified as common illnesses. Medical personnel referred 14 people to hospitals for further diagnostic tests or specialised care.
The Santa Cruz Local Police intervened in several fights, leading to the identification and issuance of verbal warnings to three people, alongside 16 additional warnings related to narcotics.
A dedicated youth support resource managed by the Spanish Red Cross operated in coordination with the Local Police's Juvenile Prosecutor unit, assisting 17 juveniles during the celebrations. Among these, 14 required attention due to alcohol intoxication, one was involved in a fight, another was reported missing from her foster centre, and one presented symptoms of anxiety.
At the pop-up medical centre in Plaza de España, run by the Santa Cruz Civil Protection volunteers, 46 people were attended to.
Additionally, this year's carnival featured two Purple Points aimed at addressing issues of sexual and gender violence. At the Purple Point near Plaza de España, 11 people sought assistance, but no cases of violence were reported, though help was provided to a man whose partner had been assaulted. No incidents were recorded at the Purple Point located at the Carnival Hospital.
Staff from the Rainbow Point, dedicated to addressing potential LGBTIAphobia cases, successfully managed one related incident.
During the traditional "Ritmo y Armonía" competition, emergency services treated 22 people, including two minors. Among those treated, 13 were categorised under common illnesses, four required care for minor trauma, and three were assisted for narcotics intoxication.
