A mother and her baby in hospital following incident in Tynemouth
Emergency services have been at the scene at Longsands Beach
Last updated 17th Apr 2024
A baby and its mother have been taken to hospital following an incident in Tynemouth.
Emergency services were called out to reports that a five-month old child in their pram had fallen from a grassed embankment at Longsands Beach.
Police say the pair are being treated for non-serious injuries.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
“At 11am today (Wednesday), we received a report of concern for the welfare of a child on Longsands Beach in Tynemouth. “
It was reported that a five-month old baby in their pram had fallen from a grassed embankment to the ground below.
“Emergency services attended the scene and the infant and their mother have been taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.”
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