By Canadian Press

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

May 31, 2023 | 11:01 AM

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.

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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. 

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