Crime & Safety

Girl Falls From Diving Board At LI Park, Airlifted To Hospital: Police

The nine-year-old suffered injuries to the arm and neck.

NORTH WOODMERE, NY — A young girl fell off a pool diving board at North Woodmere Park, police said.

The nine-year-old suffered contusions to her head, neck pain and a possible fractured left arm, police said.

The girl was airlifted to an area hospital on Thursday afternoon. She is listed in stable condition.

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