Feb 23 • 18:36 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

4-year-old falls from the 3rd floor of a housing complex in Macapá

A 4-year-old child fell from the 3rd floor of an apartment in the Miracema Housing Complex in Macapá, Brazil, and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

A tragic incident occurred in Macapá, Brazil, where a 4-year-old child fell from the 3rd floor of an apartment building in the Miracema Housing Complex on Monday afternoon. Witnesses reported that the child fell while the mother was not at home, and emergency services were promptly called by nearby residents. A team from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was passing by and stepped in to provide first aid at the scene, before transporting the child to the Hospital de Emergências de Macapá.

The Miracema Housing Complex is home to over 500 families, indicating a dense residential area. Eyewitness accounts described the chaos following the accident, with images surfacing of the child on the ground while onlookers attempted to help. At this time, there has not been any further updates regarding the child’s health condition, leaving the community in concern for the family and the outcome of this unfortunate fall.

This incident raises important questions about child safety in residential buildings, highlighting the need for better precautions to prevent such accidents. As urban areas grow and housing complexes expand, the safety measures and awareness regarding child supervision become increasingly critical for families residing in multi-story units.

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