Two Children Hospitalized After Truck Incident at Lake Pleasant
Two young children were hospitalized following a serious incident at Lake Pleasant, located northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. The alarming event occurred around 3 p.m. on Thursday when the children, both under the age of 10, fell from the back of a pickup truck while riding on an inflatable raft.
Emergency responders from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Peoria Fire-Medical swiftly arrived at the scene near the Desert Tortoise Campground. The children were subsequently airlifted to a local hospital, where they are being treated for significant injuries. Current reports indicate that one child is in critical condition.
Authorities have confirmed that the driver of the pickup truck exhibited no signs of impairment, and investigators are looking into the details surrounding the incident. While it remains unclear whether the children are related or the exact circumstances leading to the fall, potential charges may be considered as the investigation unfolds.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety precautions while traveling in vehicles. This story was initially reported by the Scripps News Group in Phoenix.
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