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Child Falls 9 Feet From Balcony In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Police said a year-old child fell about nine feet from the balcony of a house in Tom's River.

They said the child was alert and appeared not to have been badly injured after falling Sunday evening but was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center for evaluation.

Police said the child was on the balcony with family members when the accident happened.

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