Two-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling from 11th Floor in Bucharest, Grandfather Under Investigation

Bucharest, Romania – A tragic incident occurred on June 17, 2025, when a two-year-old girl fell to her death from the 11th floor of a residential building. The child was reportedly under the care of her grandfather at the time of the incident. Emergency services, including paramedics and police, quickly arrived at the scene, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The impact of the fall was fatal. Witnesses described a significant police presence and expressed shock over the event. Unconfirmed reports suggest the grandfather may have been under the influence of alcohol. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child's death. If negligence is proven, the grandfather could face criminal charges. This incident highlights a concerning trend, as recent studies indicate over 7,000 children have fallen from heights in Romania over the past seven years, with more than 740 suffering severe injuries, including brain trauma.