The Deputy Mayor for Technical Works and Sustainable Mobility, Ephraim Kyrizidis, expressed his deep sorrow and support to the family of the 8-year-old, in a written statement, referring to accident that occurred in a playground of the new beach and as a result, the minor was seriously injured in the finger of her right hand, while sliding.
“I would like to express my deep sorrow for the unfortunate incident that happened yesterday, in a playground in the area of ​​the new beach. I express my support to the family – from the first moment we are by their side and we are constantly informed about the progress of the child’s health “, said Mr. Ephraim Kyrizidis and noted that,” the playground remains sealed, until all control procedures are completed and the restoration work that will be deemed necessary “.
As he pointed out, the checks in this playground are regular, but in none of them no problem found in the game where the child’s accident occurred. The last check was made last Friday, when another game that was deemed unsuitable was removed.
The Deputy Mayor of Technical Works and Sustainable Mobility, underlined that “the municipality of Thessaloniki, having in absolute priority the issues concerning the safety and the suitability of the places where the children play, proceeded to the signing of a contract, amounting to 1.3 million euros, for upgrading of all playgrounds that extend to its boundaries, including this one. In particular, the total upgrade of 25 playgrounds and the maintenance of the remaining 37 belonging to the administrative boundaries of the Municipality of Thessaloniki is envisaged. “In 17 playgrounds, instruments accessible to children with disabilities will be placed for the first time”.
The father of the 8-year-old broke out
“She climbed the slide to play and is in danger of losing her finger,” the father of the 8-year-old, who was seriously injured in the playground, told ERT3 on the afternoon of May Day, in Nea Paralia. Thessaloniki. When his daughter’s little finger was amputated, when he was caught in the slide he made.
According to him, the child’s injury is due to a slippery defect. “I am interested in the child, to restore his health and to save his finger. I want the person in charge to be punished. “Children go to play and their lives are in danger,” he said.
The girl’s mother filed a lawsuit against everyone responsible
At the same time the mother wants to be prosecuted for accidentwhich resulted in the minor losing the little finger of her right hand as she slid on the surface of the slide.
He filed a lawsuit against anyone in charge at the Toumba-Triandia police station, which is handling the case.
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