On Saturday, October 25 in Lublin, an 11‑year‑old girl fractured her spine after jumping from about two metres onto an uninflated inflatable pillow in a playground.
Accident in Play Area
On Saturday, October 25 in Lublin, an 11‑year‑old girl jumped from about two metres onto an inflatable pillow that was not inflated. She was transported to hospital with bodily injuries and later diagnosed with a spinal fracture.
Police opened an investigation for endangering a person with the potential risk of loss of life or serious health damage. Under Article 160(1) of the Criminal Code, “who endangers a person with the potential for loss of life or serious health injury is punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment.” “Everything points to an unfortunate accident,” said Police Commissioner in Lublin, Acting Deputy Inspector Andrzej Fijołek, in an interview with TVN24. Station findings suggest police suspect neglect by playground staff.
New Information from Prosecutor’s Office
On Monday, press secretary of the Lublin Regional Prosecutor’s Office, Agnieszka Kępka, said examinations were still underway at the scene and that the prosecutor’s office had not yet received all materials from those activities. “Interviews are also taking place, mainly with the parents and people working at the venue. We are monitoring the child’s condition,” she told TVN24. “An expert will be appointed in the matter.” “We are in the early stages,” the prosecutor emphasized.
The playground owner also weighed in. “The staff notified rescue services. Hence, from our side we fulfilled the aid procedures. Nevertheless, we are not shirking responsibility. The human factor caused it,” stated Sylwia Ginejko‑Prażmo. “Police are practically daily on the scene,” she added. “We’ve certainly provided all documents required for equipment inspection, so we are at the disposal of the services,” she reinforced.