Toddler drowns in pond tragedy in Falkirk

The 18-month old girl was discovered in the water last night

Dollar Avenue
Author: Rob WallerPublished 11th Jun 2021

A baby girl has died after falling into a pond in Falkirk.

The 18-month old was discovered unresponsive in the water near Dollar Avenue in Bainsford last night.

She was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said : “Emergencies services attended at Dollar Avenue in Falkirk at 6.10pm on Thursday, 10 June, after an 18-month old child had fallen into a pond.

"The child was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment, where she died a short time later.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”

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