Aitana S., a ten-year-old girl injured in an incident involving the vehicle of Madrid's police chief, has reportedly sustained severe injuries, including a broken femur and fractures in her right foot.

The nature of her injuries has raised questions regarding the circumstances of the accident, which has drawn political scrutiny and cast doubt on the initial police investigation.

The family lawyer, Roberto Rodríguez Muñoz, argues that the severity of Aitana's injuries contradicts the police’s internal investigation, which suggested that her mother was responsible for the fall and that the vehicle did not make contact with the child.

Aitana sustained three fractures: a left femoral fracture, alongside two additional fractures in her right foot, affecting both her ankle and a bone in the front of her foot.

Rodríguez Muñoz asserts that the extent of the injuries is inconsistent with a natural fall, stating, "They have placed themselves in a predicament because our initial intention was not to pursue criminal charges, but we have been compelled to do so."

The incident occurred during a significant city-wide power outage, but crucial details appeared to be omitted from official police and emergency service reports for at least two days following the event.

Political figures, including Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez Almeida, and deputy mayor, Inmaculada Sanz, have publicly criticized police chief Pablo Enrique Rodríguez, emphasizing that they learned about the incident through media reports rather than internal channels.

Amid rising political tensions and calls from the opposition for his resignation, Chief Rodríguez has sought medical leave and has yet to return to his duties.

Aitana's parents were informed on a recent Friday that her injuries were more severe than previously diagnosed.

They sought a private clinic for further evaluation due to delays in obtaining results from the public hospital, Clínico San Carlos.

Initial X-rays failed to reveal the full extent of the femoral injury due to swelling in the area.

A subsequent diagnosis from the private facility, Clínica Cemtro, confirmed Aitana has suffered a type IV epiphysiolysis, which may have implications for her growth, with the injury reportedly measuring 10 centimeters in length above the knee.

The family is set to decide on treatment options, including the possibility of surgery.

Rodríguez Muñoz has indicated that he plans to file a formal complaint once the definitive medical results are received.

In preparation, he has acquired the police report and secured witness statements from two individuals who observed the incident.

Both witnesses have claimed that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed, a claim that contradicts the police's earlier assertions, which relied on unidentified witnesses who suggested that Aitana’s mother had caused her to fall.

The girl's mother, Johanna Cepeda, expressed outrage at the police's initial narrative, highlighting a police statement that implied her culpability in the incident.

"How can I pull my own child in front of a car?" she questioned.

The family's distress was compounded by concerns that Aitana may face bullying as a result of misinformation, although she has received support from friends and her community.

Contact with city officials has been minimal, consisting of two phone calls from Jesús Gil, the interim director of Emergency Services, who has assumed oversight of the municipal police during Rodríguez's absence.

The political fallout from the incident continues to evolve, with members of the opposition emphasizing the need for accountability, while the deputy mayor accused them of using Aitana’s case for political gain.

Historically, the police department has faced scrutiny over internal investigations.

In a previous internal report, officials were exonerated over alleged irregularities in police recruitment, a decision that was later contested in court.

The current political discourse within the committee on security has seen both sides contesting the handling of Aitana’s case while highlighting past incidents of questionable internal reviews.

Aitana is focused on her recovery and academic studies, attending school remotely while wheelchair-bound.

Despite the circumstances, she maintains a positive outlook as friends and teachers provide encouragement, including an alternative evaluation from her physical education instructor, adapting to her current limitations.

Aitana recently had her cast replaced and looks forward to receiving supportive messages from classmates, representing a continued connection to her peers during her recovery process.