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Six-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling from East London High-Rise

Emergency services responded swiftly, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene; investigation ongoing.

  • The boy fell from the 15th floor of Jacobs House in Plaistow early Thursday morning.
  • Emergency crews, including paramedics and an air ambulance, arrived within minutes.
  • The incident is being treated as unexpected, with no arrests made.
  • Residents of the building are in shock and seeking answers about the tragedy.
  • The child's family is being supported by authorities as enquiries continue.
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