A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition following a perilous fall from a second-story window in Philadelphia's Kensington section, as reported on Sunday evening. The incident occurred along the 500 block of East Indiana Avenue, police responded at approximately 9:10 p.m. According to 6abc, the toddler was transported to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children where she remains in critical condition.
The Philadelphia police stated that the incident is under probe by the Special Victims Unit. As of now, the nature of the mishap has drawn particular scrutiny, with FOX 29 receiving no further details but confirming that the unfortunate toddler is being attended to by medical professionals, and an investigation is ongoing.
In what the authorities have described as an unusual incident, further insights into the case remain scant. The Philadelphia Police Department has yet to release additional information on the circumstances leading up to or surrounding the fall, which has resulted in the girl's critical injuries. The specifics about what made the incident unusual have not been elaborated upon at this time. As the investigation by the Special Victims Unit continues, reported by NBC Philadelphia many are left hoping for the swift recovery of the child and the precautionary measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
