Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 20th September 2024, at 08:10hrs
Despite the best efforts of paramedics a two-year-old boy sadly died later in hospital.
A boy who sadly died after a fireplace reportedly fell on him in a freak accident at a home in Wigan whilst playing has been named and pictured as Carter Walsh, aged 2.
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.’
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said,
“We attended an incident at a private address following a 999 call at 2.06pm. An ambulance, air ambulance, response vehicle, advanced paramedic attended. A patient was taken to hospital by road.”
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