13-year-old child airlifted to hospital after fall from Esztergom castle wall
A serious accident occurred on Easter Monday in Esztergom, northwestern Hungary, when a 13-year-old child fell from the wall of the historic Esztergom Castle near the popular Lipót Terrace. The child reportedly landed on the roof of a building on the street below.
Emergency services were quickly alerted, and a rescue helicopter arrived shortly before 5 PM. According to local news portals dorogimedence.hu and Kemma.hu, the child sustained severe limb injuries and was flown to hospital in stable condition.
The National Ambulance Service (Országos Mentőszolgálat) confirmed that the child was transported by air with serious injuries but was stable upon departure. Due to patient privacy regulations, no further information regarding the condition or treatment has been made public.
The circumstances of the fall remain unclear, and authorities have not yet released details on how the child accessed the castle wall or what led to the incident. The Lipót Terrace area, part of the Esztergom Castle complex, is a well-known viewpoint frequented by tourists and locals for its scenic views over the Danube River.
The incident has raised concerns about safety at the site, especially during busy holiday periods. Further investigation is expected.
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