Boy, two, killed in freak fire accident enjoying at dwelling together with his sister

A boy has tragically died at home in a freak incident. The two-year-old tot was playing with his sister when the fireplace toppled over and crushed him, his neighbours say.

The shocking accident happened in Wigan on Wednesday afternoon, medics pronounced the boy dead at hospital shortly after. A neighbour alleges the children were left home alone by their mum.

A huge emergency service response arrived at Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, in Greater Manchester – with the North West Air Ambulance also deployed and seen landing on a nearby field.

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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.” No further details have been released by the force at this stage.

Neighbours say have since been comforted by friends and neighbours, Wigan Today reports. 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.”

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