Child released from hospital after falling from 2nd floor window in Surrey

A child was rushed to hospital Thursday night after falling from a second-floor window in the 14000-block of 77 Avenue around 7:45 p.m.

Witnesses say it appears the child pushed the window screen out before falling about 12 feet to the ground.

BC Ambulance Service rushed the child to hospital with a concussion.

Thankfully the child didn’t suffer any external injuries and was released from hospital after undergoing several scans.

“This is an unfortunate accident that we see time and time again once the weather warms up in our region,” says Surrey RCMP Sgt. Drew Grainger.

“As a result we are reminding residents to please take the necessary precautions to ensure your family`s safety.”

On May 12, a two-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after falling from a second-story window on the Aldergrove Abbotsford border.

Police recommend parents secure open windows with a device that will not allow children to fit through and if possible, have children play in an area that is not elevated.