Child injured in Iecava after basketball hoop structure collapses

A child was injured in an accident on Friday, 6 November, at a multifunctional sports court in Iecava, in Latvia's Bauska Municipality. The information comes from the municipality's website. According to initial reports, the incident was linked to a basketball hoop structure toppling over.

What the municipality is doing

The local authority is establishing the circumstances of the incident by reviewing video camera footage. It will also assess the technical condition of the structure, as well as how it was installed and maintained.

The municipality's website states that the mobile basketball hoops at the court have for now been laid down and cordoned off with tape.

Checks across the municipality

Responsible municipal employees have been instructed to inspect all activity grounds in the municipality within the next two weeks. The municipality has pledged to inform the public about the inspection results and any further decisions.

The source does not state the child's age, the severity of the injuries or the child's condition.