Tributes have been pouring in for two-year-old Carter Walsh
A toddler has tragically died after a reported fireplace accident while he was playing at home. Carter Walsh suffered serious injuries following the horrifying ordeal, which reportedly happened yesterday .
A fundraising appeal has been set up in Carter's memory, which calls 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."A spokesperson for Bolton Coroners' Court, which covers Wigan, confirmed the toddler's name. The family's neighbours have been left heartbroken.
Toni Marie Stone said: "RIP Carter, forever 2." And Vonnie Elliott posted: "Absolutely heartbreaking." A huge emergency service response around Fisher Close, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan was launched after the alarm was raised. A North West Air Ambulance Service helicopter was deployed and landed on a nearby field.
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