Father throws daughters from third-floor balcony in El Mourouj 1; baby dies

A tragic incident has shaken the El Mourouj 1 area in the governorate of Ben Arous, where a father is accused of throwing his two young daughters from the balcony of their third-floor apartment. The event occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Emergency services were alerted and responded quickly, transporting the two children to the nearest hospital. Tragically, the infant, approximately six months old, succumbed to her severe injuries at the scene. Her older sister, aged three, is in critical condition and receiving intensive care.

The exact circumstances and motivations behind this horrific act remain undetermined and are currently the subject of a thorough investigation by security and judicial authorities. Shortly after the incident, the father was apprehended by officers from the El Mourouj 1 National Guard post.

An investigation is underway to establish the full details and reasons behind this devastating event. The community is left reeling from the shock of the incident, with authorities working to piece together the events that led to this tragedy.