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A six-year-old was rushed to hospital after an accident on a schoolyard playground early Monday afternoon.

Few details were offered, but police said the girl’s scarf got caught on the monkey bars at O.S. Geiger school in Castleridge.

The girl is a Grade 1 student at the school.

A spokesperson for the Calgary Fire Department said the initial call indicated she was not breathing. But Carol Henke said the child was semi-conscious and breathing by the time firefighters arrived just before 1 p.m.

EMS rushed her to hospital in ‘potentially life-threatening’ condition.

The Calgary Board of Education said a crisis team has been made available to students and staff at the school.

It said there are policies in place regarding student safety, and that following an incident like this, a review will be conducted.

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Preventing playground injuries

In 2012, the Canadian Paediatric Society issued a position statement titled “Preventing playground injuries.”

The society said active supervision is important in preventing injuries, and children should be taught how to use equipment safely.