10-year-old Emirati girl dies after falling from 7th-floor balcony

Umm Al Quwain: A 10-year-old Emirati girl died after falling from the seventh floor of a building in Umm Al Quwain on Wednesday afternoon, according to police reports released on Friday.

The incident occurred when the girl slipped off a chair while playing on the balcony.The incident was first reported by a relative who saw the child lying motionless on the ground surrounded by concerned onlookers.

Emergency services, including the police and National Ambulance, quickly responded to the scene. The girl was rushed to the ICU at Khalifa Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries the following day despite medical efforts to save her.

Umm Al Quwain Police have launched an investigation into the incident and will be questioning the girl’s parents as part of their inquiry.

Balcony safety warning

In light of this tragic event, UAE Police have issued a stern warning to parents and caregivers, urging them never to leave children unattended near balconies and windows.