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Poplar flat block fall Toddler critically ill | |
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A toddler is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a block of flats in east London. | |
The Met Police were called to East India Dock Road in Poplar shortly after 18:50 BST on Monday to reports that a child had "fallen from a height". | |
The boy was taken to a specialist hospital for treatment. | |
People who witnessed what happened or have footage have been asked to contact police. There have been no arrests made in the inquiry. | |
London Ambulance Service said the child was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to a major trauma centre. | |
A road closure was put in place at East India Dock Road's junction with Chrisp Street and Newby Place but the route has since been re-opened. |