Tragedy as boy, two, dies after fireplace fell on him at Wigan home
Tragic Carter Walsh suffered fatal injuries in the horror incident at his home in Wigan.
A two-year-old boy tragically died after a fireplace toppled over him while he was playing at home with his sister.
Little Carter Walsh was left with serious injuries following the horror incident at his home in Wigan.
He was pronounced dead in hospital a short while later, leaving the local community deeply saddened.
The incident that occured on Wednesday (September 18) triggered a huge emergency service response on and around Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, in Greater Manchester - with the North West Air Ambulance also deployed and seen landing on a nearby field.
It was reported that the children's mother was at work and had left her daughter, who is of legal age to supervise, in charge of her younger brother.
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.” No further details have been released by the force at this stage.
One nearby resident told Wigan Today: “We saw a lot of police and ambulance activity but didn’t know what it was at the time. Now we know, it is appalling news. I feel so sorry for the family.”
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Heartbroken loved-ones have since taken to Facebook to share their tributes to the toddler.
One person wrote: "Fly high little man. May you forever look over your mummy. My heart breaks for you both, here if you need anything. R.I.P little Carter."
A GoFundMe page has since been launched on behalf of Carter's mum.
A message left on the fundraiser by her aunt Karen reads: "Hi my name is Karen I am doing a go fund page on behalf of my niece Samantha who has tragically loss her 2 year old son Carter to a fatal accident."
