Two-year-old Massachusetts child falls into pool; CPR performed by family, first responders

A two-year-old child was rushed to the hospital Monday after falling into a pool.

According to the Abington Fire Department, early this afternoon, their crews were dispatched to a reported child being pulled from a pool.

The incident took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Plymouth Street, according to scanner transmissions.

A family member was performing CPR until first responders arrived on the scene and took over care of the child from the family.

AFD stated that out of respect for the family and privacy laws, they could only state that the patient was transported to a local hospital and further care was administered.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the young two-year-old child.”