Aaron O’Connell
Another child has died in the UK as a result of strangulation in window blind cords.
This bring to ten the number of fatalities in the United Kingdom since the beginning of 2010 and 21 since 1999. It’s clear from these statistics that the regularity of these terrible tragedies is increasing despite the concerted efforts of the BBSA (The British Blinds and Shutters Association) with their Make It Safe campaign.
Three year-old Evie Middleton was found in a collapsed state at her home on last Friday afternoon.
Paramedics were unable to revive Evie and she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.
This latest death highlights the need for greater awareness of window blind safety.