Child Falls from Window in Yekaterinburg; Investigation Underway
A child from Yekaterinburg was hospitalized after slipping from a fourth-floor window. The incident was reported by ura.ru, with a local source cited for details.
The accident occurred in the Chkalovsky district. A relative noted that the boy’s grandmother was in the same room watching a movie when the child, seeking attention, climbed onto the window sill and fell. The scene unfolded quickly, and a mother rushed to help, carrying her son to hospital number 8, located near their home on Voyennaya Street.
Shortly after the fall, the boy was moved to the intensive care unit of a different medical facility. He remains on a ventilator as medical teams provide the necessary care and monitoring.
The incident prompted a response from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. PDN staff have begun an investigation to determine all the circumstances surrounding the event and to identify any contributing factors.
Authorities reminded the public that windows should be equipped with child locks to prevent youngsters from opening them independently. They also emphasized the importance of close supervision for children in rooms with windows, especially when adults are momentarily distracted by other tasks or activities.
In a separate but related note, reports describe a tragic situation in Voronezh where twins who were three years old fell from a fifth-floor window in a hostel. Local authorities are reviewing the incident to understand what happened and to implement safety measures to prevent a recurrence.
Overall, safety professionals stress that families should implement window guards, keep furniture away from sills, and maintain constant supervision of children near any high-rise openings. The goal is to prevent preventable accidents and ensure that homes, dormitories, and hostel facilities remain secure environments for young children.