Emergency services were called to Cosy Toes nursery on Mainway East in Middleton at around 3.50pm on Monday after a child was taken to hospital in a critical condition
A young boy is reportedly fighting for his life after suffering a ‘medical emergency’ at a nursery in Middleton. Emergency services rushed to Cosy Toes nursery on Mainway East at around 3.50pm on Monday afternoon (November 2).
Images captured at the scene revealed a significant emergency response, with three police vehicles, an ambulance and a rapid response paramedic car all in attendance, while an air ambulance was also spotted landing on a nearby grass verge.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday (November 3) that officers attended following reports of concern for a child.
The child is understood to be a three-year-old boy, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The youngster was rushed to hospital from the nursery and remains in a critical condition, police have confirmed.
Investigations into the incident are continuing, a GMP spokesperson added.
In an official statement, the force said: “At 3.49pm we were called to reports of a concern for a child at an address on Mainway East, in Middleton.
“Emergency services attended and a child was taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Cosy Toes forms part of a chain operating four nurseries across Middleton, providing daycare for children aged up to five years old. The chain are yet to speak reagrding the inicdent.
In a statement yesterday, the police said: “We can confirm a child is in hospital following a medical emergency. The family are aware.”