Toddler Dies After Falling From Second Floor Due to 10-Inch Grill Gap

• A two-and-a-half-year-old girl, Aishvi, fell from the second-floor terrace in Surat while playing.
• The accident occurred due to a 10-inch gap between the rods of the safety grill, which is significantly wider than the recommended 4-inch maximum.
• Aishvi sustained severe head and face injuries and tragically died during treatment at Surat's 'New Civil Hospital'.
• The incident serves as a critical warning for parents in multi-story buildings to ensure grill safety standards.
• The girl's father, Arunbhai, an electrician from Uttar Pradesh, is mourning the loss of his daughter.

Key Questions Answered

How can parents prevent similar balcony accidents?

Parents can prevent balcony accidents by ensuring grill gaps are no more than 4 inches.

What are the standard safety gaps for grills?

For child safety, the gap between grill bars should not exceed 4 inches. A 10-inch gap was fatal for a child.

Will building codes change after this tragedy?

Yes, building codes are expected to change following a recent incident where a metro tunnel was damaged during excavation for building reconstruction.