Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 19th September 2024, at 14:30hrs
Despite the best efforts of paramedics a two-year-old boy sadly died later in hospital.
A boy has sadly died after reports that a fireplace at a home in Wigan fell on him whilst playing.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Fisher Close, Wigan, on Wednesday afternoon.
Local residents reported seeing a large presence of emergency vehicles outisde the home of the toddler.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a concern for welfare of a child, despite the best efforts of emergency services a two-year-old boy later died in hospital.
Specially trained officers are supporting the family at this incredibly sad time.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: ‘At around 2.15pm on Wednesday September 18, officers were called to reports regarding a concern for welfare of a child on Fisher Close, Wigan.
‘Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, a two-year-old boy later died at hospital. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are supporting the family at this time.’
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