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Published 10:04 IST, October 18th 2024

Liam Payne Death: 'Frantic' Hotel Staff's 911 Call Details Singer's 'Life Threatening' Last Moments

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, was found dead in the courtyard of CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, October 16, evening.

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Liam Payne's death is currently under investigation after the singer fell from the third floor of a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Soon after the news of his death broke, reports started doing the rounds that hotel staff had called 911 emergency moments before the singer's death. They informed the authorities on a call about a guest (Liam) who they say was “overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol.”

Now, the whole conversation between the hotel staff and police has been released by news agency Reuters.

Full transcript of the call between hotel staff and police moments before Liam Payne's death

- Good afternoon, an emergency.
- Hello, good morning. I just called, I got disconnected. I'm calling from CasaSur Palermo Hotel, Costa Rica 6032.
- What's going on at the hotel, sir?
- Well, we have a guest who is intoxicated by drugs and alcohol. And, well, he's ... When he's conscious, he breaks, he's breaking the whole room. And, well, we need you to send someone, please.
- Under the influence of alcohol and drugs, right, sir?
- Yes, that's correct.
- You told me, Costa Rica, what number, sir? Excuse me.
- Costa Rica 6032.
- This is in the Capital (Buenos Aires), right? Between Arevalo and Cramer.
- Yes.
- Where is the hotel? What's the name of the hotel?
- CasaSur Palermo. And we need you to send someone urgently because, well, I don't know if the guest's life is at risk. He is in a room with a balcony. And, well, we are a little afraid that he will do something that will put his life at risk.
- How long has he been there or is it a residential hotel?
- No, no, he has been here for two or three days.
- I understand. There is no information because they cannot enter any more?
- No.
- Should we notify the SAME (Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencia) staff as well?
- Yes, what I ask you is that someone comes urgently because, well...
- In the call they've been notified (the SAME). Any more information to give us? Who are you? The person in charge?
- I am the head of reception.
- Would you be the person in charge of the place, right?
- Yes, yes.
- It has already been noted. What is your name, sir?
- Esteban.
- It has been notified. Please wait for the police.
- Ok.
- Thank you for contacting us. You can release the line.
- Do they send the police too or not?
- The police of the commune, yes, give me a second to ... Commune 14 and SAME?
- No, no, no. Only SAME. Only SAME.
- I understand. Don't worry, that was notified anyway.
- Ok, perfect. Well, thank you very much.
- Since you tell me that he is under the influence of alcohol and drugs, SAME won't come in alone.
- Doesn't SAME come in alone?
- No.
- Ok.
- It is still notified. When the police arrives, you explain to them and if it's required the SAME presence, they will call them.
- Good, ok. Perfect.
- It has already been notified anyway. Have a nice day, sir.
- Good, thank you. Likewise.

According to news agency AP, the police rushed to the hotel and responded to the call just after 5 p.m. local time and they later confirmed they arrived just minutes before the fall.

Updated 10:04 IST, October 18th 2024