Boy, 7, dies after falling from 10th floor
The boy apparently fell while playing at the corridor of a block of flats in Taman Perling, Johor Bahru.
Johor Bahru Utara police chief Azrol Anuar Nor confirmed a post-mortem examination revealed the cause of a seven-year-old boy's death. The incident occurred when the boy fell from the 10th floor of a flat in Taman Perling. The boy, who was playing with other children, sustained severe injuries to his head, arms, and body and died at the scene.
Police received a report about the incident at around 5:30 PM. Preliminary investigations showed the boy had climbed over a corridor wall using a bicycle before falling. Four witnesses were interviewed to aid the investigation, which was classified as a sudden death case. The police urged the public, particularly parents and guardians, to keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from playing or climbing in high-risk areas.
Tips and information regarding the incident can be reported to the Johor Bahru Utara police headquarters hotline at 07-5563122.
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