Knife Removed From 3-Year-Old Girl’s Skull in China After Accidental incident
Dungchuan, China – In a shocking case that has captivated social media, surgeons at Dungchuan Popular Hospital in southwestern China successfully removed a 15-centimeter (approximately 6-inch) knife from the skull of a three-year-old girl. The incident,initially reported on august 25,2025,by Youm7, occurred under circumstances initially described as accidental.
The girl’s mother reportedly took her to the hospital after being unable to remove the knife herself. Medical staff determined the blade had penetrated the skull but, remarkably, did not cause immediate life-threatening damage. A nerve surgeon at Dungchuan Popular Hospital led a surgical team in carefully extracting the knife,a procedure described as a delicate brain operation.
authorities in Dongzuan Province confirmed the surgery was successful and the girl is currently stable and under observation. A doctor speaking to China Business View emphasized the girl’s survival was due to the “ductility” of her young skull. “If the girl’s mother pulled the knife recklessly,the danger would be huge.The correct procedure was to seek specialized medical help immediately,” the doctor stated.
Initial reports indicated the mother claimed the incident occurred while changing the child’s bedsheets. However, subsequent details revealed by NEXTA (@nexta_tv on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1959678161215684836) suggests the mother admitted she intended to “scare” the child during a tantrum but accidentally struck her with the knife.
Local police investigated the incident and have ruled it an accident, confirming no criminal intent was involved on the part of the mother. The examination is now closed.
This case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical attention in traumatic incidents, even those initially believed to be minor. The resilience of a child’s skull, while offering some protection, is not a substitute for professional medical intervention.