On Sunday, January 18, 2026, an 11-year-old boy fell from a climbing wall in Warsaw, crushing his 10-year-old brother who was standing below, leaving both hospitalized.
Accident Details
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at a sports facility on Annopol Street in Warsaw, a serious accident occurred at the climbing wall involving two underage boys.
The mother arrived at the facility with two sons, aged 10 and 11. According to information provided, the 11-year-old had previously been trained in climbing and began ascending the wall.
The Incident
At a height of about 5-7 meters, for reasons not yet determined, the 11-year-old disengaged from his safety gear. At that moment, he lost his balance and fell from the wall, landing on his younger brother who was below on the ground, subsequently crushing him to the floor.
Emergency Response
Two medical rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. After providing on-site assistance, the rescuers transported both boys to hospitals. Their current health condition is not yet known.
Police Investigation
Police officers also responded to the scene and conducted investigative activities. As part of the investigation, circumstances of the incident and issues related to the level of supervision over the boys during climbing were examined.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first incident of this kind at this location.