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Drama in Palma: 63-year-old dies after fall in bathroom

How deaths after falls are investigated in Mallorca

Police investigate and an autopsy usually determines whether a fall or a medical problem caused the death.

Published: April 23, 2026
Drama in Palma: 63-year-old dies after fall in bathroom

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What happens after someone is found dead after a fall in Mallorca?

When a person is found dead after a fall in Mallorca, police usually open an investigation to establish what happened. An autopsy is often needed to determine whether the death was caused by the fall itself, a medical episode, or a combination of both.

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