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Dentist Jumps Fence to Aid Injured Children After Crash
15 Jun
Summary
- A car crashed through a nursery fence, injuring three children.
- Off-duty dentist Dr. Dario Sales jumped a fence to assist.
- A 63-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
Three children sustained injuries when a vehicle breached the fence of Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school in Whitby, Ellesmere Port, on the morning of June 15, 2026. The incident occurred just before 10:00 BST.
Dr. Dario Sales, a dentist from a nearby clinic, heard the children's screams, which he noted were unusual. He and his staff exited the building and, upon seeing the car inside the playground, Dr. Sales scaled the fence to offer aid. He assisted a young boy who had been injured, and nurses from his practice brought medical equipment.
While the two-year-old boy initially taken to the hospital had injuries not believed to be life-threatening, two other children suffered minor injuries. Authorities arrested a 63-year-old woman on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The nursery expressed deep distress and is focused on supporting the affected families and staff.
