3 year old boy wounded after metal gate falling on him in Spain

Uthree-year-old boy was injured on Wednesday, after a metal gate fell on him, trying to enter the football fields of the neighborhood El Junquillo in Cáceres, Spain.

The accident took place at 7 p.m. (local time), and the boy was taken to the Hospital San Pedro de Alcántara, according to the Periodic of Extremadura.

The parents of the minor realized that the minor was at the entrance of the sports hall when the structure fell on him. The child suffered bruising and bruising on various parts of the body, as well as blows to the head.

The family pointed out that the boy remained for about four hours in observation in that hospital unit, where several medical examinations were performed to assess the injuries. Although he was discharged from hospital, health professionals stressed that it was necessary to monitor the child within 48 to 72 hours.

Meanwhile, parents called for a review of the safety conditions of sports facilities, which are usually used by minors and neighborhood families. In addition, they pointed out that the structure that collapsed and other elements of the enclosure had signs of deterioration for some time, and the association of residents of El Junquillo requested, on several occasions, the maintenance of the field.

The family also considered it necessary to clarify whether deficiencies in the structure had been detected and whether warnings existed prior to the accident. They also requested that the state of doors, seals and other metallic elements with which users can contact be verified, and that the circumstances in which the gate fell should be investigated in order to establish responsibilities.

“We don’t want to expect a tragedy to happen to take action,” he said.