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Toddler rushed to hospital after horror plunge from tower block window

  • 15. Mar 2023. 19:57
  • By The EU Times
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A toddler has been rushed to hospital after a horror plunge from a tower block window in Sunbury.

The incident occurred at around 1pm on Saturday, with emergency services receiving reports of a young child falling from a window at a tower block in Bury Street.

The toddler, whose age and identity were not disclosed, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, with the Met Police and London Ambulance Service both attending the scene.

At this time, the extent of the toddler's injuries remain unknown, however it is thought that they are not life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police are investigating after a child fell from a window at a tower block in Sunbury.

“Officers were called at around 1pm on Saturday, 5 June to reports of a child falling from a window in Bury Street.

“The child was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

“At this time, the extent of their injuries is not known but they are not thought to be life-threatening.”

They added: “Enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances. No arrests have been made.”

The incident is being treated as an accident for now, with police appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident is a stark reminder of the need for parents and guardians to ensure that windows are secured and kept closed when young children are present.