Toddler fights for life after window plunge
Police last night closed off the building in King’s Road, Portobello, where the accident happened and confirmed they were investigating the incident.
It is believed the youngster - who has a twin brother - was playing in his room just before falling from the window. He was rushed to the Sick Kids hospital just after 6.30pm on Thursday, and was understood to be in a critical condition last night.
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Hide AdForensic teams were at the scene last night, while a uniformed police officer was at the door to the flat.
An area around the basement where the boy is thought to have fallen was surrounded with police tape.
A police spokeswoman said: “Inquiries are ongoing and anyone who can assist officers is asked to contact police.”
A neighbour, who asked not to be identified, said: “The boys are twins, two lively boys. It must have been awful for people in the basement flat. I noticed their blinds were closed.
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Hide Ad“When I saw the police I thought, I’m sure one of those boys has slipped out of the window. It’s really shocking. The family have not been here long.”
The street was the scene of a tragedy in 2004, when nine-year-old Dale Jones died when he fell more than 40 feet in a tenement communal stair.
Anyone with information can call police on 0131-311 3131.