Tributes have been placed outside the hotel where Liam Payne, a former member of the popular boy band One Direction, was tragically found dead after falling from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: Reuters

Pop sensation Liam Payne, who rose to international fame with One Direction, passed away at the age of 31 following a fall from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This shocking incident has prompted an overwhelming response of tributes from fans worldwide.

Prior to the fall, a hotel staff member at the CasaSur hotel in the Palermo neighborhood contacted emergency services, seeking assistance for a guest who was reportedly causing damage to his room and appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. An audio recording obtained from the Buenos Aires security ministry reveals the details of this call, translated by Reuters from the original Spanish. The Buenos Aires security ministry confirmed to Reuters that the call was indeed related to Payne.

Here is the complete transcript of the 911 call:

- Good afternoon, this is an emergency.
- Hello, good morning. I just called, but I got disconnected. I'm calling from CasaSur Palermo hotel, Costa Rica 6032.
- What's happening at the hotel, sir?
- We have a guest who is intoxicated by drugs and alcohol. He's breaking everything in the room when he's conscious. We urgently need someone to come.
- Under the influence of alcohol and drugs, correct, sir?
- Yes, that's right.
- You mentioned Costa Rica, what is the 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. We need someone to come urgently because we're concerned for the guest's safety. He's in a room with a balcony, and we fear he might do something dangerous.
- How long has he been there or is it a residential hotel?
- No, he's 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 is that someone comes urgently because...
- In the call they've been notified (the SAME). Any more information to give to 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.