Toddler Plummets from Eighth Floor in Poplar Horror

Police rushed to East India Dock Road, Poplar, just before 7pm on Monday after reports a young child fell from the eighth floor of a residential block.

Emergency Teams Swiftly Respond

Officers and London Ambulance Service arrived on the scene immediately. The toddler was quickly taken to hospital, but their condition is still unknown.

Road Closures and Witness Appeal

  • Police have shut roads at the junctions with Chrisp Street and Newby Place.
  • Drivers are urged to take alternative routes to avoid delays.
  • Anyone who saw the incident or has dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 101.

This tragic incident has shocked the local community, and investigations are ongoing.

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