This is the boy, 2, who died in 'fireplace accident' while playing at home
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis is the two-year-old boy who died following a reported fireplace accident while playing at his Wigan home. Carter Walsh was left with serious injuries following the horror incident yesterday (Wednesday, September 18).
He was pronounced dead a short time later having been rushed to hospital. The Manchester Evening News understands the incident involved a fireplace and adjoining television, which toppled over and left the child severely hurt.
A fundraising appeal has been set up in Carter's memory, calling on people to donate to help his family. The page reads: "Hi my name is Karen I am doing a go fund page on behalf of my niece Samantha who has tragically loss her 2 year old son Carter to a fatal accident." READ MORE: The 'chilling' photograph of a man alleged to be a killer - minutes before his wife died A spokesperson for Bolton Coroners' Court, which covers Wigan, confirmed the toddler's name.
The family's neighbours have been left heartbroken. Tributes have flooded in on Facebook. Ellie Sutcliffe said: "RIP Carter u beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in." Vikki Taylor posted: "My heart is broke for you all.
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