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Two-year-old in Vienna-Liesing: Iron gate falls from the playground on its head!
Two-year-old girl in Liesing seriously injured by iron gate falling over on playground - rescue helicopter in action.
Two-year-old in Vienna-Liesing: Iron gate falls from the playground on its head!
On Tuesday evening there was a serious accident at a playground in Vienna-Liesing, which affected the minds of many residents. A two-year-old girl was playing when an iron gate weighing about 30 kg suddenly came loose from its anchorage and fell on her head, reports W24. Despite the serious head injuries the child suffered, he was responsive and his life was not in danger.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m., whereupon several teams from Vienna's professional rescue service were called to the scene of the accident as quickly as possible. The operation also included the rescue helicopter “Christophorus 9”, which was supposed to fly the injured girl to a clinic courier reported. The girl received emergency medical treatment on site and was then immediately taken to a hospital.
Cause and investigation
The exact cause of the iron gate coming loose from its anchoring is currently being investigated by the police. A report was filed for negligent bodily harm by unknown perpetrators. Witnesses reported that the child had previously climbed the gate before falling on them. The playground that offers a fenced area for young children may need to have safety measures in place to prevent such incidents in the future.
Accidents on playgrounds are not uncommon: according to statistics from Childsafety.com Accidents are among the most common causes of injuries in children. Over 17 percent of accidents relate to playgrounds and sports facilities, which shows that particular vigilance is required here. In Germany, for example, around one in eight children involved in an accident spend at least one night in hospital.
The events in Liesing shed light on the safety of playgrounds and the need to regularly check them for possible dangers. Further information on this incident is expected as the police investigation continues. In the meantime, the girl's parents are hopeful for their daughter's speedy recovery.