Railing gave way Woman falls into Lake Maggiore and suffers life-threatening injuries
On Sunday, a woman fell into Lake Maggiore. In doing so, she seriously injured her head and later suffered a heart attack.
07.10.2024, 15:24
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- A 74-year-old woman fell into Lake Maggiore on Sunday.
- As a result of the fall, the woman suffered a head injury and then a heart attack.
- The reason for the fall: the railing on the lake promenade gave way.
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after falling into Lake Maggiore on Sunday. According to information from the cantonal police, the 74-year-old had been leaning against a railing on the lakeside promenade, which gave way.
A passer-by rescued the woman from the lake, the Ticino cantonal police announced on Monday. As a result of the fall, the woman, who lives in Germany, first suffered a head injury and then a heart attack.
Rega flew the 74-year-old to hospital after first aid. Her injuries were life-threatening, the police stated.
The reason why the railing on the lakeside promenade gave way is the subject of an investigation.
