two children injured by a gate

Thursday, October 31, a devastating event occurred in Senlis-le-Secwhen an iron gate crushed two young children, aged six et nine years. This incident, which occurred around 10:30 a.m., plunged the family into anguish as the nine-year-old girl's vital prognosis was seriously compromised at the time of her transport to hospital.

Worrying injuries

Local authorities confirmed that the children, in the care of their grandparents, were seriously injured when the heavy gate gave way. The two children were immediately taken care of by the emergency services and rushed to the hospital inAmiens. The gendarmerie of the Somme reported that the girl's situation was particularly critical, while her little brother also suffered serious injuries.

A faulty mechanism

The children were trying to close the gate to prevent their grandparents' dogs from escaping when an unexpected incident occurred. Although the gate was supposed to be electric, it was reported that it had not worked for some time. “The mechanism failed without us being able to understand the reason,” said a representative of the gendarmerie forces. This failure could have been the cause of the tragic accident which occurred in the family garden.

An open investigation

Following this accident, an investigation was launched to determine the precise circumstances of this dramatic event. The first elements collected indicate negligence in terms of security, in particular concerning the operation of the gate. The results of this investigation could have significant implications for the family involved.