• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire

  • News
  • Things to do
  • Radio
  • Community
  • More
    • Food & drink
    • Business
  • About
    • Comments
    • Advertise
    • Contact us
  • Radio
  • WIN
  • Vouchers
  • Listen live »
City of York Council voter ID campaign

Boy falls from York window and is left dangling from a spike

Thu 6 Apr 2023 @ 7:29am - News
YorkMix

Monkgate in York. Photograph: Richard McDougall

A boy had a lucky escape after a fall from an upstairs window in York last night (Thursday).

The 13-year-old had climbed out of a bathroom window onto an old fire escape on Monkgate.

When he leant against the rail it gave way, and he fell about 20ft (6m) onto the first floor fire escape rail.

Cycle Heaven
Cycle Heaven #Ad

A fire crew were called at 5.45pm.

A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “This rail had a protruding spike which missed his body but hooked him via his jumper, leaving him dangling over the ground floor flat roof.

“The boy was able to remove his jumper allowing him to drop onto the flat roof and climb down.

“Crews provided first aid and left him in hands of his father awaiting an ambulance to check him over.”

The fire service spokesperson described the boy as “very lucky”.

Trending

  1. TV star pays flying visit to North Yorkshire café
  2. York attraction named as one of the best free days out in Britain
  3. This is the salary you now need to buy a home in York

Thu 6 Apr, 2023

Footer

YorkMix
News 01904 848 766
Email YorkMix news »
5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York  YO1 7LD
YorkMix Radio
General enquiries 01904 375 029
Studio/competitions 01904 375 030
Email YorkMix Radio »
Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby  YO8 8NA
YorkMix is a trading name of YorkMix Media Ltd
Registered in England
Company number: 07814727
VAT number: 154 0364 34
© York Sound Ltd

Copyright © 2023 YorkMix Media Ltd

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT