Child Falls From Cliff at Minnewaska State Park

Another hiking accident took place on Monday in the Hudson Valley.

According to Yeshiva World News, a 9-year-old child was airlifted to Westchester Trauma Center Monday afternoon after falling off a cliff at Minnewaska State Park in Kerhonkson.

It all happened around 3:40 p.m. on Monday when emergency personnel were called after reports of a child falling off a cliff. Personnel responded to the scene and determined that a Medevac needed to be called to transport the child.

The child was removed by rescue personnel from the bottom of the cliff and then flown by the chopper to the Westchester Trauma Center.

Authorities told Yeshiva News that the child suffered head, chest and arm injuries in the fall.

Minnewaska State Park is located in Ulster County and is a popular spot for hiking because of its views.

As of now, there is no updates on the condition of the child who was injured in the fall.