Four -year -old after falling window in St. Pölten seriously injured!

Four -year -old after falling window in St. Pölten seriously injured!

On June 24, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in St. Pölten, in which a four -year -old boy fell from the fourth floor of an apartment building. According to Kindericherheit.de results in more than half of all child accidents in Germany. Every year, around 125,000 children under the age of five require medical help due to fall accidents, whereby window and balcony falls can have particularly serious effects.

In spring and summer, such accidents occur increased, since children are particularly curious during this time and are often unable to correctly assess dangers. They often use chairs or other climbing aids to look out of windows or railings. The center of gravity of children is higher than that of adults, which increases the risk of tipping and falling.

statistical insights into child accidents

according to Kindericherheit.de accident injuries are one of the greatest health risks for children and adolescents. It is particularly alarming that accidents are the most common cause of death for children from the year. In 2021, over 167,000 children in Germany were treated after an accident, and 163 children under the age of 15 died due to accidents. These statistics illustrate urgency to take safety precautions, especially in living situations.

The incident in St. Pölten emphasizes the need to protect children from the dangers of open windows and balconies in order to avoid tragic accidents. Parents should be particularly vigilant and take safety precautions to minimize the risk of such incidents.