Tragic Incident in Fes: Child Dies in Elevator Accident
A tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 14, 2026, when a six-year-old boy lost his life due to a fatal accident involving an elevator in a residential building in the neighborhood of "Sahb Al-Ward" in the Jinan Al-Ward district of Fes. Reports indicate that the young victim sustained severe and life-threatening injuries, particularly to the head, after the elevator's iron gate unexpectedly fell, leading to his immediate death at the scene despite the urgent attempts of neighbors and residents to save him.
The tragic event prompted a swift response from local authorities and security forces, who arrived at the site to conduct field inspections and gather evidence. A judicial investigation was initiated to ascertain the causes and circumstances surrounding the incident, and to verify whether the management of the building adhered to safety standards and elevator maintenance protocols.
Under the orders of the competent public prosecutor, the boy's body was transferred to the regional morgue at the Al-Hosani Hospital in Fes for a medical examination and legal procedures. The tragedy has cast a shadow of shock and sorrow over the victim's family and the neighborhood residents, who have called for stricter monitoring of elevator maintenance in residential complexes to ensure the safety of residents.
As reported by nadorcity.com.
