Boy, 2, killed in freak fireplace dancing accident after 'mum left them 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 top of the boy on the afternoon Wednesday September 18 afternoon. The accident left him with serious injuries, which he tragically did not survive. He pronounced dead in hospital a short time later, leaving a community in Wigan in mourning.

The incident triggered a huge emergency services presence 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.”

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