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Two Children Hospitalized After Apartment Balcony Fall
21 Mar
Summary
- Two children fell from an apartment balcony in Waterford.
- A three-year-old boy fell approximately 20 feet.
- An investigation into the incident has been launched.
Two young children were transported to University Hospital Waterford on Friday, March 20, 2026, after a distressing fall from an apartment balcony. The incident occurred at the Mount Suir residential complex in Waterford.
A three-year-old boy sustained injuries after falling approximately 20 feet when a glass pane on the balcony reportedly detached. His older sister, aged seven, also fell as she attempted to intervene and prevent her brother's fall.
Gardaí confirmed they assisted other agencies in responding to the medical emergency. Waterford City and County Council has since announced that a formal investigation into the incident has been launched to determine the cause and contributing factors.
