A 7‑year‑old boy in Ursus, Warsaw, died after a sudden cardiac arrest suspected to have been caused by choking on jelly candies, according to medical reports.
Incident Overview
At just before 8 a.m. on Chełmońskiego Street in Ursus, a 7‑year‑old child was found unconscious, likely after choking on jelly candies that led to sudden cardiac arrest. Rescue teams responded immediately.
Rescue Operations
Two medical rescue units were dispatched and began resuscitation procedures within minutes. The effort lasted over an hour before medical staff pronounced the child deceased.
Medical Assessment
Doctors concluded that the fatal cardiac arrest was probably triggered by a choking episode involving jelly sweets, as indicated by the situation at the scene.
Official Statement
WSPRiTS “Meditrans” SPZOZ in Warsaw issued a statement, describing the incident as part of a “black series” in the capital and noting the death of the child after more than an hour of rescue attempts.
Police Investigation
The police were notified around 8:15 a.m. They are conducting procedural work under a prosecutor’s supervision, with preliminary findings pointing to an accidental incident.