Girl Seriously Injured in Accident with Iron Gate in Vienna-Liesing

A two-year-old girl was struck on the head by an approximately 30-kilogram iron gate on the premises of a playground in Vienna-Liesing on Tuesday evening and was seriously injured. The Vienna professional rescue service confirmed a corresponding report by the "Kurier" (online). Several emergency teams, including the rescue helicopter "Christophorus 9", were called to the accident site. The police have launched an investigation.

Girl taken to clinic after accident with iron gate in Vienna-Liesing

The girl was responsive but had severe head injuries. The two-year-old received emergency medical care and was flown to a clinic. There was no life-threatening danger. The playground has a fenced area for toddlers with an iron door, reported police spokeswoman Julia Schick upon APA inquiry. According to witnesses, the two-year-old girl is said to have climbed onto the door. For reasons currently unknown, it came loose from its anchorage and fell on the girl. The police filed a report for negligent bodily harm by unknown perpetrators. Further investigations are underway.

(APA/Red)

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