A tragic car accident at a popular holiday destination has resulted in the death of a three-week-old baby girl and left her mother severely injured. The incident occurred in Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain, where the mother and daughter were struck by a runaway vehicle while out for a walk with the father and their four-year-old son. Emergency services quickly responded, transferring the baby to La Fe Hospital in Valencia, where she unfortunately passed away. The mother, taken to Denia Hospital, underwent an amputation and suffered a blood clot.
Currently, the mother remains in the intensive care unit at Denia Hospital, with the nationalities of the victims yet undisclosed. Local authorities are investigating the accident, which is believed to have occurred due to a malfunctioning handbrake on the vehicle that hit the family. The baby was in a stroller pushed by her mother at the time of the collision, and it is confirmed that the vehicle involved was not theirs.
The town officials of Calpe have not issued any statements regarding the incident, and the location of the accident near a residential area within the resort has not been disclosed. Calpe, home to the iconic Calpe Rock, is a renowned destination on the Costa Blanca coast, attracting a significant number of visitors annually. The town boasts a diverse population, with many foreign residents and tourists from countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Poland, and Belgium.
The tragic event has cast a shadow over this bustling resort town, known for its natural beauty and vibrant tourism industry.