A 2-year-old boy was killed in a tragic fireplace accident while dancing, after his mother left him and his siblings home alone
A two-year-old boy has died in a freak fireplace accident whilst playing with his sister at their home in Wigan, Manchster - leaving the community in shock and mourning
A two-year-old boy has died in a freak fireplace incident at his home whilst playing with his sister after their mum reportedly ’left them home alone’.
Neighbours say the fireplace toppled over on the boy during the afternoon on Wednesday, September 18. The accident left him with serious injuries, which he tragically did not survive. He was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later, leaving his community in Wigan in mourning.
The incident 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 has been reported that the children’s mum was away at work and had left the daughter – who is of a legal age to supervise kids – in charge of the boy.
The pair are believed to have been dancing when the heavy fireplace suddenly fell on top of the two-year-old. 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.
Neighbours say have since been comforted by friends and neighbours, Wigan Today reports. One resident said: “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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