Boy, 2, killed after ‘fireplace falls on top of him’ in horror freak accident while ‘dancing with sister’
A TWO-year-old boy has tragically died after a “fireplace fell on top of him” in a horror freak accident.
Emergency services scrambled to Fisher Close in Wigan, Manchester, at around 2.15pm yesterday afternoon after being alerted to “welfare concerns”.
According to neighbours, the youngster was dancing with his sister when a fireplace in the house toppled over and straight onto him.
The tot was rushed to hospital with severe injuries but sadly could not be saved.
No further details have been released by the force at this stage.
Greater Manchester Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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.”
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: “At around 2.15pm yesterday, 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 died at hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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