Cristian Martín Palomo, the 31-year-old mayor of El Escorial, is in a very serious condition after falling from a second floor at his home, which is estimated to be 4 meters high. The politician has suffered several injuries, including a fracture at the base of the skull and severe craniocerebral trauma. According to reports, the mayor had been suffering from depression problems, although he had recently been appearing at public events and had been confirmed as a candidate for the next municipal elections, leading the PSOE list. Summa-112 has transferred the mayor to Puerta de Hierro hospital for surgery for numerous fractures and a pneumothorax. The mayor’s political party is “dismayed” by what has happened and has affirmed that recently he looked “much better.” It has also stressed the need to recognize and treat mental health problems without stigmatizing them. Cristian Martín became mayor of El Escorial after a motion of censure in September 2021, replacing the previous alderman of the Popular Party.
The news of his accident has had a great impact on the political community and the local population of El Escorial. Reactions on social networks have been numerous, with many politicians and citizens expressing their wishes for a speedy recovery.
The PSOE, his political party, has issued a statement expressing their solidarity with the mayor’s family and friends, as well as their wish for a speedy recovery. They have also highlighted his dedication and tireless work to improve the lives of the citizens of El Escorial.
In short, the fall of the mayor of El Escorial, Cristian Martín Palomo, from the second floor of his own home has shocked both the political community and the local population. Martín Palomo is in critical condition after suffering several fractures, a severe cranioencephalic trauma, and a pneumothorax. Although he was unwell due to depression, he had recently been seen at public events.