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By Canadian Press

One adult, 16 children injured in fall during school trip to Winnipeg historic site

May 31, 2023 | 12:01 PM

WINNIPEG — Sixteen schoolchildren and one adult are in hospital after a fall at a popular tourist attraction in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg paramedics say three children are in unstable condition after falling 4 1/2 to six metres inside Fort Gibraltar.

Another 13 children and one adult are in hospital in stable condition.

Paramedics say the information they received in a 911 call shortly before 10 a.m. is that the children are 10 to 11 years old.

Fort Gibraltar is a venue in the St. Boniface neighbourhood that hosts functions as well as historical re-enactments.

Hospital and paramedic representatives are expected to provide more information this afternoon.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on May 31, 2023. 

The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press