Crime & Safety

Firefighters Rescue Child From Ductwork Of Waterford Home: Report

Officials said firefighters rescued a child who had fallen about 14 feet into the ductwork of a Waterford home.

WATERFORD, CT — Fire officials said firefighters rescued a 14-month-old child who fell into the ductwork of a Woodbine Street home Tuesday morning, the New London Day reported.

According to the Day, officials said the child fallen about 14 feet into a crawl space after removing a grille. Firefighters were able to extricate the child within approximately 20 minutes.

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