Barking & Dagenham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A child was rushed to hospital after a fall on Church Elm Lane in Dagenham. Emergency services responded swiftly as local safety concerns grow.
After emergency services were called to Church Elm Lane at 2:31 PM today (August 4), police closed the road.
Medics arrived in less than five minutes after the child fell from a height and was transported by road to the hospital.
The child’s condition is unknown at this point.
After the fall, a London Air Ambulance touched down at Old Barking & Dagenham Park.
From the delicious kebab store to the Church Elm Lane Health Centre, Church Elm Lane is closed.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 2.31pm today (4 August) to reports of a person fallen from height on Church Elm Lane, Dagenham.
We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and a paramedic in a fast response car. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
Our first paramedic arrived in less than five minutes. We treated a child at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre by road.”
What safety measures are in place at homes on Church Elm Lane to prevent falls?
Keeping hallways, stairs, and main walkways free of obstacles like loose shoes, toys, or cables to minimize tripping hazards.
Ensuring adequate lighting on stairs, entrances, and hallways to enhance visibility, including using nightlights for safer nighttime movement.
Using non-slip mats or adhesive strips to keep rugs in place and avoid slips, or avoiding rugs on stairs altogether. Securely mounting handrails on both sides of staircases and grab rails in bathrooms to provide additional support for stability.