Liam Payne, former member of the globally renowned boyband One Direction, tragically died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. The 31-year-old singer fell 13.7 meters (approximately 45 feet) from the Casa Sur Hotel’s balcony, resulting in a fatal head injury. The shocking incident took place yesterday afternoon in the Argentine capital.
Immediate Death from Severe Injuries
Alberto Crescenti, head of Buenos Aires emergency services, confirmed that Payne sustained a “skull fracture and multiple severe injuries that led to his immediate death.” Crescenti told TN, a local news outlet, that paramedics arrived swiftly, but there was nothing they could do. “Our role was to arrive quickly, provide medical care, and attempt to resuscitate him, but his injuries were incompatible with life,” Crescenti stated.
He added that it only took emergency services seven minutes to reach the scene, but even with their rapid response, Payne had already succumbed to his injuries. “There was no chance of resuscitation. If it’s free fall, with nothing to cushion the impact, it’s fatal. We couldn’t save him,” Crescenti said.
Cause of the Fall Under Investigation
Authorities are still investigating the exact circumstances of the fall, including whether it was accidental or a result of self-harm. Early reports from the Argentine news outlet Todo Noticias indicated that law enforcement is looking into both possibilities.
Hours before the tragic fall, police were called to the hotel following an emergency call reporting an aggressive man on the premises. The individual, believed to be Payne, was reportedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Awaiting Autopsy Results
As investigations continue, Crescenti mentioned that the official autopsy results are still pending, which will help clarify the details surrounding Payne’s death. For now, the incident is being treated as a potential accident, though authorities remain open to other possibilities.
The loss of Liam Payne has sent shockwaves through fans and the entertainment industry, as he was once part of one of the most successful boybands in history. His death is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
