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Heavy Iron Gate Falls on 6-Year-Old in Citrus Heights

The boy suffered serious injuries.

A 6-year-old boy was seriously injured after a heavy iron vehicle gate fell on him in Citrus Heights. 

Around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Citrus Heights Police Department and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department responded to a medical call at the 7300 block of Cross Drive, near Oak Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard, reporting a heavy iron metal vehicle gate had fallen on a 6-year-old male juvenile. 

The male victim suffered serious injuries and he was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department. 

The Citrus Heights Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into this incident. It appears the child’s injuries solely resulted from a tragic accident. the police department reports. 

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