Liam Payne's autopsy uncovered tragic twist in final moments of One Direction star's life

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A preliminary autopsy has revealed the harrowing final moments of Liam Payne, the 31- year-old One Direction star who tragically died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16, 2024.

Concerns for Liam's well-being had been raised earlier that day when hotel staff noticed him behaving 'erratically' in the lobby and called emergency services for help.His body was discovered on an internal patio, and initial reports stated he had sustained "severe injuries which were incompatible with life".The UK inquest, led by Dr Roberto Victor Cohen, has now confirmed that Liam's medical cause of death was 'polytrauma', a term referring to multiple traumatic injuries across several organ systems, as defined by the NHS, the Mirror reports.These types of injuries are often the result of serious accidents like falls, vehicle collisions, or combat incidents.

Details from the October preliminary autopsy indicated that Liam did not attempt to break his fall from the balcony, suggesting he may have been unconscious before the 40ft drop.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.