Coles Security Gates Injure Young Boy, Leaving Him Hospitalized
A six-year-old boy was hospitalized after being injured by Coles security gates, raising concerns about safety measures in stores
Lara, Victoria, Coles, Security Gates, Injury, Child Safety
Lara: A six-year-old boy ended up in the hospital after a scary incident at a Coles store. He was running toward the exit when the security gates suddenly closed on him. Talk about a rough way to spend the last day of school!
Laura Jeacock, the boy’s mom, was out shopping for Christmas groceries with her kids when she heard a loud noise near the self-checkout. She said the gates just shut on him without any warning. Ouch!
The corner of the glass door hit just above Kenzie’s eye, leaving him with a nasty gash. Thankfully, the doctors checked for glass before they glued it back together. Laura was worried it could have been much worse.
She mentioned that a teacher who was shopping nearby jumped in to help stop the bleeding while Coles staff just stood by. It was pretty shocking to hear that a staff member had to Google what to do!
After the incident, Laura got a call from the store saying they reviewed the CCTV footage. They claimed the gates operated correctly, but Laura was told there are no sensors on the gates themselves. Coles disputed this, saying the gates are designed to meet safety standards.
Coles has been installing these security gates in many stores across Australia as a response to rising shoplifting. But with incidents like this, it raises questions about how safe they really are. Laura is worried about what could happen next and thinks this situation is just not good enough.
Coles did check in on Kenzie the next day, emphasizing that safety is their top priority. They stated that the gates are supposed to open automatically to avoid closing on customers. But with this incident, it seems like there’s still a lot to figure out.