A three-year-old girl died after falling into a pool in Cártama, Málaga. Her family rushed her to hospital, but doctors could not revive her. This is the second similar incident in the province within a week.
A three-year-old girl lost her life on Sunday evening after falling into a swimming pool at a private residence on the outskirts of Cártama, a town in the province of Málaga. The incident occurred around 21:00, when the child accidentally fell into the water while her family was present at the property. Relatives immediately transported her to the nearby Valle del Guadalhorce hospital, but despite prolonged efforts by emergency staff, she could not be revived.
According to hospital sources, the girl arrived in a state of cardiorespiratory arrest. Medical teams attempted resuscitation for over an hour, but their attempts were unsuccessful. The hospital’s emergency department contacted the 112 Andalucía emergency service to request the presence of the Guardia Civil, as a large number of family members had gathered at the hospital following the incident.
The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the child’s fall. Early indications suggest the event was accidental. The case is being handled by the Judicial Police unit based in Alhaurín de la Torre, which is standard procedure in such incidents involving minors.
This tragedy marks the second fatal pool accident involving a three-year-old in Málaga province within a week. Just days earlier, a boy of the same age drowned in a rural property in Periana, where he was staying with his British parents for a holiday. In that case, relatives alerted emergency services, and a medical helicopter was dispatched, but the child could not be saved.
Accidental drownings remain a significant concern in Spain, particularly during the warmer months when pools are in frequent use. According to the Spanish National Institute of Statistics, drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death among young children in the country. The repeated occurrence of such incidents in Málaga highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and preventive measures around private pools. For those interested in how personal tragedies can impact public attention, a recent story on high-profile relationship tensions, such as the one involving Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas, can be found here.
