Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Iron Pole Crushes 12-Year-Old During Basketball Practice
A 12-year-old boy was playing basketball with his friends in a society court in Gurugram.
Suddenly, a heavy iron pole fell on them.
Two of his friends jumped out of the way, but the boy got caught under the pole.
Residents nearby helped lift the pole and saved the boy.
The boy, who is a doctor's son, got three fractures in his spine and is in serious condition in the hospital.
The society should have made sure the pole was safe so that kids can play without getting hurt.
A 12-year-old boy was playing basketball in a society court in Gurugram.
A heavy iron pole suddenly fell on the players during practice.
Two players escaped injury, but the boy was caught under the pole.
Residents helped lift the pole and rescue the boy.
The boy suffered three spinal fractures and is in serious condition.
- Who
- A 12-year-old boy, son of a doctor
- What
- An iron pole fell during basketball practice
- When
- During a practice match
- Where
- At a society's basketball court in Gurugram
- Why
- The pole was not securely installed
Society Safety Measures
Parental Concerns
Safety of Sports Facilities
Society Safety Measures
The society should have ensured the pole was securely installed to prevent such accidents.
Parental Concerns
Parents are concerned about the safety of their children during sports activities in the society.
- Location
- Gurugram Society
- Victim's Age
- 12 years old
- Injuries
- 3 spinal fractures
- Condition
- Serious
- Rescue
- Residents helped lift the pole and pull the child to safety