A toddler under two years old died on Friday evening after falling from the balcony of a 10th-floor apartment on Wysockiego Street in Warsaw’s Bródno district.
Fatal fall on Wysockiego Street
The tragic incident occurred in Warsaw’s Bródno district on Friday, May 29, shortly before 8:00 PM. A young boy fell from the balcony of a 10th-floor apartment, sustaining injuries that proved fatal.
Emergency response and immediate aftermath
Emergency services, including two medical rescue teams and several police units, were dispatched to the scene immediately following the fall. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts, the child could not be saved.
Ongoing investigation into the circumstances
Initial findings indicate the child was under the supervision of his mother, who had briefly lost sight of him inside the apartment. Police confirmed the woman was sober at the time of the incident. Neighbors described the woman, a Ukrainian national, as a dedicated caregiver.
Legal proceedings underway
Authorities, acting under the supervision of the prosecutor’s office, are conducting a thorough investigation to reconstruct the events and determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy. Further procedural actions are being taken due to the sensitive nature of the case.
