Tragic Incident Claims Life of Six-Year-Old in Elevator Accident in Fez
On the evening of July 15, 2026, a heartbreaking incident occurred in the Sihab Al-Ward neighborhood of Fez, claiming the life of a six-year-old boy. The tragic event unfolded inside the elevator of the building where the child resided with his family. Sources reported that the child suffered fatal injuries when the elevator's hatch fell on his head, leading to his immediate death at the scene despite attempts to assist him.
The authorities were promptly alerted, and the local officials, along with the National Security services, responded swiftly to the incident. Members of the sixteenth security district arrived to conduct an on-site investigation to determine the circumstances and causes surrounding this unfortunate accident. Meanwhile, the child's body was transferred to the regional Ghassani hospital's morgue for legal and judicial procedures as mandated by the competent public prosecutor.
This incident has raised significant concern within the community, prompting calls for thorough investigations into safety regulations surrounding building elevators to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The community mourns the loss of a young life and seeks answers to ensure the safety of its residents.
As reported by ar.telquel.ma.
