Thu Jan 30 18:40:29 IST 2025: ## Child’s Toe Severed on Damaged Playground Slide in Palayamkottai
**TIRUNELVELI, January 30, 2025** – A seven-year-old girl lost her toe after it became trapped in a damaged steel slide at the VOC Stadium in Palayamkottai, triggering concerns about the safety of public play areas. The incident occurred Wednesday night when the child’s toe was severed while she was sliding. Despite immediate medical attention, doctors were unable to reattach the toe due to the extent of the damage.
The damaged slide, a popular attraction for children, particularly in the evenings and weekends, has prompted panic among parents. Palayamkottai Mayor G. Ramakrishnan responded to the incident, stating that the corporation will immediately address the damaged play equipment in all its parks to ensure a safe environment for children. The incident highlights the need for regular maintenance and safety inspections of public play areas.
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