Sleepwalker Falls From Balcony in Palma – Man Seriously Injured

Accident in Palma: Sleepwalking man severely injured after balcony fall

In the early hours of Sunday, the peace on Calle Ausiàs March near Plaza Santa Pagesa was abruptly disrupted. Around 1:15 a.m., emergency calls were received: a person lay in the street, bleeding and motionless. Many residents stood by their windows, some came onto the street, some with their phone lights, others only with blankets around their shoulders.

When the first responders arrived, the sight was grave. According to local reports, it was a man about 30 years old. Rescue workers from the health services stabilized him immediately, treated serious injuries and connected him to medical devices. He was eventually taken to Son Espases Hospital in a very serious condition.

Several police patrols – both the National Police and the Local Police – as well as an ambulance with an extended care unit were quickly on site. An emergency team performed initial care and transport, while other officers secured the area and questioned witnesses.

What witnesses report

Neighbors who later spoke with officers described that the young man had last slept. He apparently woke up in the middle of the night, walked toward the balcony, and then plunged headfirst. Some neighbors recalled that he had occasionally been noted as sleepwalking before — whether this is a known pattern is currently under review.

The National Police have taken over the investigations. An immediate suicide suspicion was ruled out by the on-site responders after acquaintances and housemates explained what they had observed. The authorities want to clarify all details: balcony location, door condition or locks, possible health causes.

Street cleaned, discussions about safety

At request, a team from Emaya had to be called to clean blood stains from the roadway. In the meantime, traffic briefly backed up; pedestrians dispersed, some stood and whispered. Such scenes are painful. Balconies are part of daily life on the island here – but they are certainly not a playground.

Doctors and sleep medicine specialists point out that somnambulism (sleepwalking) often begins harmlessly, but in combination with narrow balconies or open windows can be life-threatening. If you notice symptoms more frequently, you should seek medical advice and implement simple protective measures: door locks, blinds, sensors, or a discussion with your GP.

For the family and friends of the injured man, the situation remains uncertain; many who found themselves at the scene in the morning were visibly shaken. In the coming days, National Police investigators will gather details and further investigate the cause of the accident.

If you observe people in your neighborhood who sleepwalk regularly, it is worth gently starting a conversation or informing relatives. Such an incident reminds us how quickly a quiet night can turn into something tragic.