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Boy, 6, Falls Four Meters From Ingolstadt Window After Fly-Screen Gives Way

Police say the child was responsive after the fall, with no life‑threatening injuries reported.

Overview

  • The boy was playing on the first floor and leaned against the fly-screen of an open window, which failed.
  • He fell roughly four meters and was airlifted by rescue helicopter to a clinic with serious injuries.
  • The incident occurred around 19:10 on Saturday in a private home in Ingolstadt, according to police.
  • Authorities are examining the circumstances of the fall, with no indication of third‑party involvement.
  • The case underscores recent concerns about window safety, as fly-screens are not designed to prevent falls.