Boy seriously injured after getting trapped on Birmingham Airport baggage belt
A young boy was seriously hurt after becoming trapped on a baggage belt at Birmingham Airport.
The child was carried along the belt until being eventually freed by his father.
The boy suffered injuries to his arms and legs and was taken to hospital.
The drama unfolded on Sunday afternoon in the baggage reclaims area. The youngster is believed to have climbed onto the conveyor belt.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to reports of a young boy trapped on a luggage belt at the airport shortly before 4.30pm on Sunday.
An ambulance, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and a Community First Responder were sent to the scene.
Ambulance service spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith said: "On our arrival, the boy had been freed.
"He was treated for injuries to his arms and legs, given pain relief and transported to Birmingham Children's Hospital by land ambulance. A man was also assessed for a knee injury but did not require transporting to hospital."
Birmingham Airport said it had launched an investigation following the incident.
Spokesman Sarah Collyer said: "Birmingham Airport can confirm that a young boy climbed on to the baggage belt in the arrivals hall.
"The boy's father climbed after him to retrieve him. An ambulance was called and the child and father were treated at the scene and the young boy has been taken to hospital.
"An investigation is underway by the Airport and further information will be forthcoming once the investigation has taken place."
