Many unanswered questions have been raised by the fall of two 17-year-old schoolgirls from the roof of a six-storey block of flats in Heliopolis.
The incident, which appears to have been planned, has shocked public opinion and brings back to the forefront the mental health issues of teenagers and the need for prevention, support and protection.
One 17-year-old girl dead, another girl in critical condition in the emergency room
The two girls were transported by ambulance of the ambulance service to the hospital “Asclepion Voulas”. Despite the efforts of the doctors, one of the two ended up dead. The second one, a multi-injured, was intubated and it was decided to transfer her to the “KAT” hospital for surgery. Her health condition remains critical.
Notes and diaries
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The girl who lost her life had left a handwritten note in her backpack, mentioning the anxiety about her A-levels and the depression she was feeling. At the second woman’s home, officers found a diary with similar references to anxiety, depression and frustration about the future.
Both were born in 2009, both were in second grade, were friends and good students. One of them had lost her father, which had affected her psychologically.
The moment of the fall
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The tragic incident happened yesterday Tuesday (12/5), around 12 noon. The two girls went up to the roof of the apartment building after taking the keys from the manager earlier. It appears they locked the rooftop door, trying to isolate themselves before taking the fatal step.
Police authorities are investigating what happened on the roof before the fatal plunge, what was said between them, collecting witness statements and evidence from family and friends.
“He didn’t have time to take five steps and the bang was heard” – Shocking testimonies from the scene
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“I heard screams and then a loud bang,” said one witness. “I turned around and saw the two girls. I called the ambulance and emergency services. By the time the ambulance arrived, I was near the girl who was breathing and talking to her to keep her conscious.”
Another neighbour said the minors asked the manager for the keys to the roof terrace. “My friend tells her ‘that’s where the keys are’. She didn’t have time to take five steps and there was a bang. You couldn’t imagine the tragedy,” she said.
Support from school and ministry
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The Ministry of Education was also informed about the incident. In the coming days, psychological support services are expected to be activated at the school for the female students, as well as assistance for their families, in order to provide psychological support for the school community.
