WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A one-year-old girl has tragically died after falling from the fifth-floor balcony of her home and landing on the pavement in Tekirdağ, Turkey
A tragic incident unfolded in Turkey, when a one-year-old girl fell from the fifth-floor balcony of her home and landed on the pavement below.
The fall occurred at approximately 4pm on Saturday, May 3 in Tekirdağ, located in the East Thrace region of the country. CCTV footage captured from street level shows the infant – identified only as Mevlude Naz B. – striking the ground after the devastating fall. In the footage, bystanders can be seen rushing to her aid in shock as the video ends.
Emergency services, including police and medical teams, quickly arrived at the scene.
The baby was found alive and received first aid on site before being transported to Çerkezköy State Hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical staff, Mevlude Naz sadly succumbed to her injuries, according to local media.
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Her body was taken to a morgue, and both parents provided statements to the police.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, which remains ongoing.
Last year, an eight-year-old boy died after falling from a window in a house in Nottingham.
Hamid Balal died in hospital following the tragic incident at around 7.15pm at his home in Costock Avenue, Sherwood on September 18.
The boy was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham but could not be saved.
Chief Inspector Jon Scurr, of Nottinghamshire Constabulary, said: “This is a tragic and devastating loss of life and our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones.
“I would like to thank those that have already reported information to us, and would urge anyone who hasn’t yet done so, to please make contact as soon as possible.
“We are acutely aware that incidents of this nature are incredibly distressing for all concerned, and are felt by the entire community.”
An inquest opened at Nottingham Council House on Monday, March 3 and was told a post mortem found Hamid had died from a head injury.
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