Lucrezia Ciotti A railing suddenly gave way , resulting in a fall of approximately four meters: a 78-year-old woman is in serious condition after falling from the balcony of her home in Nule, in the province of Sassari. The accident occurred this morning, Tuesday, October 27, and required the intervention of 118 paramedics, air ambulances, and the Carabinieri. The alarm was reportedly raised by the woman's daughter.
Balcony railing collapses in Nule: elderly woman falls four meters
A serious domestic accident occurred this morning in Nule, in the province of Sassari , where an elderly woman fell from the balcony of her home, ending up on the street below. As reported by La Nuova Sardegna , the incident occurred on Via Carlo Alberto , when the railing of the first-floor terrace suddenly gave way , causing the elderly woman to fall from a height of approximately four meters.
It was the woman's daughter who alerted rescuers, who immediately contacted emergency services. The situation immediately appeared particularly serious: the 78-year-old woman suffered serious injuries upon impact with the ground, and the emergency personnel who responded began the necessary procedures to try to revive her. Initial information available describes an extremely critical clinical condition.
Air ambulance and Carabinieri on site: elderly woman in critical condition
Emergency medical services arrived on Via Carlo Alberto , along with an ambulance and the Areus air ambulance, the regional emergency response agency in Sardinia. Carabinieri officers from the Bono Company were also present, investigating the incident.
Rescue operations initially focused on resuscitation efforts , which were essential for subsequent transfer to the hospital. According to initial reports , the accident was caused by a collapsing balcony railing , but the precise circumstances that led to the fall remain unclear . Currently, available information does not allow for further details on the elderly woman's condition.