Boy, 2, killed in tragic fireplace accident after 'mum left them home alone'

The child had been left with his sister while the mum was out of the house at work.

A tragic two-year-old boy died in a freak fireplace incident at his home whilst playing with his sister after their mum reportedly 'left them home alone'.

Neighbours report that the fireplace toppled over on the boy during the afternoon on Wednesday, September 18. He was left with serious injuries and sadly did not survive.

The tot was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later, leaving his community in Wigan in mourning. The incident sparked a huge emergency service response on and around Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, in Greater Manchester - with the North West Air Ambulance also deployed to the area and were seen landing on a nearby field.

It has been reported that the mum was away at her work and had left the daughter – who is of a legal age to supervise kids – in charge of the boy, reports the Mirror.

The siblings 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.

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“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 cops at this stage. One local resident told Wigan Today: “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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