Boy, 2, dies after falling from height in London

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A two-year-old boy died after falling from a height in Forest Hill, south-east London, on Sunday. He was found in Wynell Road at around 12:00 BST and later died in the hospital despite efforts to save him. The Metropolitan Police have not made any arrests and are treating the death as "unexpected. " A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service stated they treated the child at the scene. The police investigation aims to determine the circumstances leading to the fall.

This incident raises important questions about child safety in urban settings. The local community is likely to be affected as they process this tragic event. Increased awareness and preventive measures may be necessary to safeguard children in similar environments.

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