Borgerhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 7-year-old child is in critical condition after falling from a window in Borgerhout. Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.
He fell from a house’s window. Police said the incident probably happened while the player was playing.
A house on Alfred Oststraat was the scene of the disaster on Monday afternoon in Belgium. The toddler landed in the driveway after falling through the window. Although he received treatment on the spot, his condition was life-threatening when he was brought to the hospital.
Initial police findings indicate that the toddler slipped through the fly screen while playing, causing an accident.
What safety measures can prevent children from falling through windows during play?
Supervise young children closely, especially when they are near windows, as active supervision is the first and most effective defense against falls.
Keep windows closed and locked whenever possible, or limit how far they open to no more than four inches (about 10 cm), preventing children from fitting through.
Install window guards or window stops on windows above ground level. Guards act as barriers while allowing ventilation, and stops prevent windows from opening too wide. Importantly, these devices should include an emergency release mechanism for adults in case of fire.
Open windows from the top down rather than the bottom up, which reduces the chance that children can access the opening. Move furniture, cribs, beds, or other climbable objects away from windows to prevent children from climbing up and reaching an open window.
