First picture of two-year-old killed in accident

A two-year-old boy who died in his home in Wigan has been named and pictured for the first time. Carter Walsh died in a "fatal accident" yesterday (Wednesday, September 18).

Carter was rushed to hospital following the accident but died a short time later. A fundraising appeal has been set up in Carter's memory, calling on people to donate to help his family. The page reads: "Hi my name is Karen I am doing a go fund page on behalf of my niece Samantha who has tragically loss her two year old son Carter to a fatal accident."

A spokesperson for Bolton Coroners' Court, which covers Wigan, confirmed the toddler's name. The family's neighbours have been left heartbroken, reports Manchester Evening News.

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Tributes have flooded in on Facebook. Sharon Webster Capstick said: "Heartbreaking. Poor little man! Love & strength to all the family." Dottie Booth wrote: "So sad. My heart breaks for his family. Fly high with the angels little man."

A third added: "So sorry for your loss. I've heard this happening so many times." Toni Marie Stone said: "RIP Carter, forever 2." And Vonnie Elliott posted: "Absolutely heartbreaking."

A huge emergency service response around Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan was launched after the alarm was raised. A North West Air Ambulance Service (NWAS) helicopter was deployed and landed on a nearby field.

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."

An NWAS spokesman 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."