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Two residents die after lift falls at care home in Vélez-Málaga
A lift carrying six residents fell at a care home in Vélez-Málaga, southern Spain, at about 8:30 p.m.
on Wednesday.
A woman aged 82 and a man aged 91 died in hospital after being injured in the fall.
The other four residents were hospitalized; one was reported to be in very serious condition, while all four were in intensive care according to health sources cited by one outlet.
Police are investigating what caused the lift to fall, and the reason is not yet known.
The home said it was working with lift-company staff and maintenance workers to examine the equipment.
The investigation will determine whether a mechanical fault or another issue was involved.
The care home has 200 places and serves older people who need personal care.
An elevator carrying six residents fell at the Seniors care home in Vélez-Málaga at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
A woman aged 82 and a man aged 91 died at the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía after being injured in the fall.
The other four residents were hospitalized; one was reported to be in very serious condition.
Police are investigating the cause of the fall.
The care home said it was investigating the elevator system with the lift company and maintenance staff.
- Who
- Six residents were inside the elevator. A woman aged 82 and a man aged 91 died.
- What
- The elevator fell, leaving two residents dead and four hospitalized.
- When
- Wednesday at about 8:30 p.m. The articles were published on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- The Seniors care home in Vélez-Málaga, Spain.
- Why
- The cause is not known and is under investigation.
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The elevator fell at the care home with six residents inside.
Emergency services attended and the six residents were taken to hospital.
A woman aged 82 and a man aged 91 died at the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía.
The reports said the four other residents remained hospitalized, with one in very serious condition.
- Residents in elevator
- 6
- Deaths
- 2: a woman aged 82 and a man aged 91
- Other residents hospitalized
- 4
- Care home
- Seniors, Vélez-Málaga
- Time of accident
- About 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday