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Child's Fractured Skull on Swing Sparks Safety Fears
19 May
Summary
- A six-year-old girl suffered a fractured skull from a playground swing incident.
- Her mother launched a petition demanding safer swing designs.
- Forestry England stated the swing was regularly checked and not faulty.
A young girl, Alice, aged six, has recovered after suffering a fractured skull from an incident involving a 360-degree basket swing. The accident happened on May 9th at the Hicks Lodge site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, when Alice collided with the swing's supporting frame. She was hospitalized but has since been discharged.
Her mother, Leanne, has initiated an online petition advocating for the replacement of straight-post cantilever swings with safer, curved alternatives. She expressed her deep distress over her daughter's unresponsiveness following the impact.
Forestry England, which manages the Hicks Lodge site, confirmed that the swing underwent regular checks and was found to be free of defects. The organization extended its well wishes to Alice for a swift recovery and stated that its staff provided immediate support and first aid at the scene.
