Reading PA Fire Department

Codes Issue Ends In Death of Toddler

Written by ReadingPAFire Staff Reporter

July 09, 2008

Engine 11 & EMS were dispatched into the 600 blk of North Front street for a child that had fallen from a roof. Crews worked the child, who was transported to the Reading Hospital and Medical Center before being flown to a pediatric care at Hershey Medical Center. Unfortunately the boy succumbed to his injuries a day later.

The building located at 620 North Front street, had been condemned by city codes officials. The multiple unit apartment building had several occupants including the child. It was found that the child was riding a tricycle on the roof of the building to which there were no railings installed. The city was working on removing the tenants and citing the owner. The police department was also filing seperate criminal charges.

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