Sydney girl loses two fingers Firefighters look for carousel parts

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 10, 2022 | 9:03 AM GMT

A young girl was brought to the hospital following a horrific playground mishap in which she severed her finger tips.

A young girl has been rushed to hospital after severing her fingertips in a horror playground accident (pictured: believed to be the equipment)
On Monday, just before 1:30 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to a park on Homebush Road in Strathfield after receiving reports of a severely injured youngster.

A five-year-old girl’s hand became entangled in a carousel in the playground, where it was discovered by paramedics and council officials.

A young girl was brought to the hospital following a horrific playground mishap in which she severed her finger tips (pictured: believed to be the equipment) Emergency services were called to a park on Homebush Road in Strathfield just before 1:30pm on Monday to find the badly injured girl

Monday before 1:30 p.m., emergency services were dispatched to a park on Homebush Road in Strathfield to find a severely injured girl.

The NSW Police and NSW Ambulance attended to her while firefighters located her severed fingers.

The child was subsequently transported to Westmead Children’s Hospital for emergency surgery.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.