Essex County

Child injured after falling from 3-story porch in Lynn

LYNN, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after a 3-year-old child fell from a third story porch on Friday afternoon.

According to Lynn Police, officers responded to a multi family home on Houghton Street around 3:00 p.m. for a report of a small child that had fallen three stories.

The child suffered injuries but was conscious and alert when being taken away by an ambulance, according to police.

The 3-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital where the child’s current condition is unknown.

An investigation is ongoing.

No further information was available.

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