Baby in critical condition after falling from flat window, say police
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Emergency services were called to the flat in Wellington Street around 1pm to reports a baby had fallen from an open window, Bedfordshire Police said. The force said: “The baby has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.” The baby’s age and sex were not revealed by police, who also described the casualty as a “toddler” in a statement. “I was standing outside when I heard screams from a woman, who I saw was in the window directly above India Gardens,” he told the Press Association. Mr Watkins added: “Apparently he was playing by the window, he pushed against and fell.” Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Officers asked anyone who was in the area at the time or who witnessed the incident to contact police on 101 quoting reference 180.
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