18-month-old boy falls into storm water drain near Bangalore

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 13:12 [IST]

Bangalore, Sep.16 (ANI): An 18-month-old child fell into a storm water drain on Wednesday morning, leaving his parents stunned and shocked.

The incident took place in Devarrachikkanahalli in the Bannargatta area near Bangalore at around 7.30 a.m.

Television channel reports said that the storm water drain stretches for a distance of three kilometers, and added that a fire engine and cranes have reached the spot to attempt to retrieve the boy. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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