A one-year-old girl has tragically died after falling from a 15th-floor apartment window in Westminster, central London, in a heartbreaking incident that has left the community in shock.
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, rushed to the scene on Sunday afternoon after receiving distressed calls from the residential building. Despite their best efforts and immediate medical attention, the infant was pronounced dead at the location.
An eye-witness described the scene as "utterly devastating," with emergency workers visibly distressed as they attempted to save the child. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are treating the death as unexpected and are conducting a thorough investigation.
A police cordon remained in place around the upscale apartment block throughout Sunday evening as forensic officers examined the scene. Residents of the building have been offered support services following the traumatic event.
This tragic incident has raised urgent questions about window safety in high-rise buildings across London. Child safety advocates are calling for renewed attention to safety measures in urban residential towers.
The identity of the child has not been released pending notification of family members. Authorities have stated that they are providing support to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time.
