Child injured after fall at Dundas Junior Public School in Toronto

A 7-year-old child was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a railing at an east-end Toronto school.

Emergency crews responded to a call around 11:35 a.m. Monday at Dundas Junior Public School near Broadview Avenue and Dundas Street East.

A spokesperson from the Toronto District School Board said the child fell after sliding down the railing of a staircase during lunch hour.

Toronto paramedics said the child was transported to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition. Police said the boy’s injuries were later upgraded and is no longer considered life-threatening.

“While he was initially unconscious, he regained consciousness before being transported to hospital, where we understand he is responsive,” Ryan Bird said in a statement to Global News.

School officials said the boy’s parents have been notified.

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Toronto police said the incident is not considered criminal in nature.