The child passed away in hospital four days after the incident at Tiffany's Hotel, with his injuries suggesting a 'high voltage' of electricity was involved.
A 10-year-old boy has died in hospital after being electrocuted at a hotel. The child was in a critical condition for four days after the incident at Tiffany's Hotel in Blackpool.
The Mirror reports the child was unresponsive when the 999 call was made. Lancashire Police said his injuries suggested a "high voltage" of electricity was involved. "He was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity and very sadly died in hospital yesterday, Thursday, September 7. His family were by his bedside and our thoughts are with them at this time.
A spokesman for the hotel said: "We are deeply saddened by this recent incident involving a child who has received a shock on Sunday evening within our reception lounge area. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the child and their family during this distressing time.
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