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Friday, September 20, 2024

Girl Injured in Playground Fall

Published: 2024-08-11

A nine-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after falling from a stone wall at a playground in Innsbruck-Hötting, Austria.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Seegrube, a popular spot reached by the Nordkettenbahn cable car.

While climbing the wall, a stone approximately 50 centimeters in diameter broke loose, causing the girl to fall about five meters.

The dislodged stone also struck her on the upper body.

Fortunately, a doctor present at the scene provided immediate first aid.

The girl was then airlifted to the Landeskrankenhaus Innsbruck for further treatment.

Authorities are conducting further investigations into the accident.