Boy hurt in 20ft fall at Cumbrian caravan park
Last updated at 12:33, Wednesday, 29 August 2012
A boy fell down a 20ft embankment injuring his foot.
The youngster stumbled at a caravan park in Howtown, piercing his foot on some wire.
The boy, who is understood to be about 11 and in Cumbria on holiday, was handed over to paramedics after being pulled to safety by firefighters.
Two fire engines and an ambulance attended.
First published at 11:28, Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
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