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2-year-old child in critical condition after his father says he fell from a window in Worcester

WORCESTER — A child is in critical condition after falling through a Worcester apartment window.

According to police, around 12:50 p.m., Worcester Fire, EMS, and Police were dispatched to the area of 490 Shrewsbury Street to meet with a father in the process of driving his 2-year-old child to the Emergency room.

According to the father, his child fell from the window of their Hamilton Street home and was unresponsive.

Police say that officers began CPR on the child, who was then transported by EMS to a local hospital.

Once at the hospital, Worcester detectives and crime scene investigators began a follow-up investigation, which then led to the family home.

Once at the home, detectives learned the child fell through a closed window screen, falling approximately 10-12 feet onto the driveway.

At this time, an investigation remains ongoing, and the child remains in critical condition.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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