Boy, 2, killed in ‘freak accident’ while ‘dancing with sister’ as cops rush to home
Police said enquiries into the incident are ongoing
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has tragically died in a freak accident while dancing with his sister.
Emergency services rushed to the boy, now named as Carter Walsh, around 2.15pm on Wednesday after being alerted to “welfare concerns”.
According to neighbours, the youngster was dancing with his sister at the address in Fisher Close, Wigan, Manchester.
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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