‘Beautiful’ boy, 2, killed in ‘horror freak accident while dancing’

Little Carter Walsh was at home “dancing with his sister” when the unexpected happened – and his life was taken in an instant.

A “beautiful” two-year-old boy has tragically been killed in “horror freak accident while dancing with his older sister”.

The British toddler, whose name was today confirmed by a coroners’ court as Carter Walsh, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon.

Tragically, he was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later, The Sun reported.

Neighbours said little Carter was being looked after by his older sister at the family home in Wigan in northern England, while their mum went to work.

But during the afternoon of September 18, the fireplace toppled over on the boy, causing fatal injuries, The Mirror reported.

Emergency services were called to the house shortly after 2pm, with police, paramedics and an air ambulance all reportedly called in, but the youngster sadly died in hospital.

A little boy, 2, has died in ‘horror freak accident’ while at home ‘dancing with his sister’. Picture: GoFundMe

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 in 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.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up in Carter’s memory and is calling on people to donate to help his family, though what the funds will be used for hasn’t been specified.

“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,” it reads.

Carter Walsh was rushed to hospital after a fireplace toppled on top of him but he later died. Picture: GoFundMe

His heartbroken mum Samantha was said to be being comforted by loved ones as tributes for the little boy flooded in on social media.

“RIP Carter u beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in,” one wrote.

“My heart is broke for you all. RIP Carter,” another shared

As one added: “RIP Little Carter.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as ‘Beautiful’ boy, 2, killed in ‘horror freak accident while dancing’