A two-year-old boy tragically died after a fireplace toppled over him while he was playing at home with his sister. Little Carter Walsh was left with serious injuries following the horror incident at his home in Wigan. He was pronounced dead in hospital a short while later, leaving the local community deeply saddened.

A two-year-old boy has died after a fireplace toppled onto him in a horrific accident at his home in Wigan, according to reports. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday afternoon as the youngster was reportedly dancing with his sister. Neighbours told local news outlet Wigan Today that the fireplace suddenly fell, crushing the child.

A two-year-old boy has lost his life in a freak accident involving a fireplace at his home while playing with his sister. According to reports, the children's mother had left them home alone, with the older sister—who is of legal age to supervise—looking after the boy.