HAVERHILL, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after a child fell into a pool on Thursday afternoon.
According to Haverhill Police, a 2-year-old child was pulled from a pool at 209 Groveland St. just before 12:30 p.m. and was not breathing.
CPR was performed on the child by responding officers.
The 2-year-old was transported to a local hospital and then traveled via medical helicopter to a Boston hospital.
The child is in critical condition, according to officials.
Extended family members at the scene said it was a freak accident, and that the toddler somehow got around a fence put up in front of the pool.
The incident remains under investigation.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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