Pupil treated in hospital after falling from two-storey stairs in school

The pupil was taken to hospital where he was treated for multiple injuries following the accident.

Pupil treated in hospital after falling from two-storey stairwell in East Kilbride schoolGoogle Maps

A pupil was rushed to hospital after falling from the top of a two-storey stairwell at a South Lanarkshire school.

The first-year pupil at St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School in East Kilbride was involved in the accident which took place on Thursday.

It is understood that the child attempted to slide down the handrail of the banister.

A spokesperson for South Lanarkshire Council said: “We can confirm that a pupil was taken to hospital for treatment after the accident and is recovering well.

“A health and safety review is taking place.”

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