Toddler Calls 999 For Unconscious Mum

A three-year-old boy has been praised by police after he dialled 999 for help when his mum had an accident in their Coventry home.

Taylor Price called the emergency services after 21-year-old Chloe Price fell down the stairs in their home and was left unconscious in the hallway.

Unable to wake his mum, quick-thinking Taylor raised the alarm by finding her mobile phone and calmly dialling for help.

In a recording of the 999 call a West Midlands Police contact centre officer can be heard to ask "What's the matter?" to which Taylor replies: "My mummy has hurt herself."

He can then be heard calling out to Ms Price before the call cuts out. Operators tried to return the call but were unable to get an answer.

However, they managed to trace the call to Foleshill, Coventry.

PC Claudette Jordan, who was one of the first police officers on the scene, said: "We couldn't believe it when the paramedics told us that Taylor had found the front door keys and unlocked the door to let them in.

"He was so calm and composed; he’s an absolute credit to his mum and family."

Taylor's mum Chloe, said: "I don't know what I'd have done without him, he was so brave. Only a few weeks ago his granddad had taught him how to call 999 in an emergency.

"The ambulance crew told me that Taylor had even tried to feed me some marmite and toast, which I'd just made him for his breakfast, to try and get me to wake up!

"He turns four this month and I don't know many children his age who would know what to do to get help. I can't explain just how proud we are of him."

Chief Superintendent Andy Nicholson, said: "He's a testament to his family and a shining example to other youngsters of what to do in an emergency."