Two-year-olds in Vienna-Liesing: Eisentor falls on the head from the playground!

Two-year-olds in Vienna-Liesing: Eisentor falls on the head from the playground!

On Tuesday evening, a serious accident occurred on a playground in Vienna-Liesing, which affects the mind of many residents. A two-year-old girl had to be played at the moment when an iron gate, which weighed about 30 kg, suddenly fell out of his anchoring and fell on her head, reports W24 . Despite the serious head injuries that the child suffered, it was appealing and there was no danger to life.

The incident occurred around 8 p.m., whereupon several teams of the Vienna professional rescue were called to the scene of the accident as quickly as possible. The assignment also included the rescue helicopter "Christophorus 9", who was supposed to fly the injured girl to a clinic, as Kurier . The girl received emergency medical treatment on site and was then taken to a hospital.

cause and investigation

The exact cause of the iron gate from the anchorage is currently being examined by the police. A complaint for negligent bodily harm was filed by unknown perpetrators. Witnesses reported that the child had previously climbed onto the goal before it fell on them. The playground, which offers a fenced area for toddlers, could possibly have to have safety precautions in order to prevent such incidents in the future

Accidents on playgrounds are not uncommon: According to the statistics of Kindericherheit.de accidents are among the most common causes of injuries in children. Over 17 percent of accidents relate to playgrounds and sports facilities, which makes it clear that special vigilance is required here. In Germany, for example, every eighth accident accident child spend at least one night in the hospital.

The events in Liesing throw a light on the safety of playgrounds and the need to regularly check them for possible dangers. Further information on this incident is expected, while the police investigations are continuing. In the meantime, the girls' parents look hopefully on a rapid recovery of their daughter.