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Child freed after becoming stuck between concrete columns at Westfield park

Police say the child was not injured after officers climbed onto a ledge to help with the rescue.

Derek Callahan

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Sep 14, 2026, 4:42 PM

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A child was freed without injury after their head became stuck between concrete columns at Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, police said.

The Westfield Police Department said its communications center received a 911 call reporting the incident around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Police officers responded along with Westfield firefighters and EMS. Police said the officers climbed over a railing and positioned themselves on a ledge to help free the child, who was not injured.

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(Photo Credit: Westfield Police Department)

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