Yahoo News Toddler dies in 'fireplace accident' while playing at home
A toddler has tragically died after a reported fireplace accident while he was playing at home. Carter Walsh suffered serious injuries following the horrifying ordeal, which reportedly happened yesterday (Wednesday, September 18).
The two-year-old was taken to hospital but sadly pronounced dead a short time after. The Manchester Evening News understands the incident at the Wigan home, involved a fireplace and adjoining television, which toppled over and left the child severely hurt.
A fundraising appeal has been set up in Carter's memory, which calls 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 2 year old son Carter to a fatal accident."
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A spokesperson for Bolton Coroners' Court, which covers Wigan, confirmed the toddler's name. The family's neighbours have been left heartbroken.
Tributes have flooded in on Facebook. Ellie Sutcliffe said: "RIP Carter u beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in." Vikki Taylor posted: "My heart is broke for you all. RIP Carter." Claire Louise added: "RIP Little Carter."
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."
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