A TWO-year-old boy has died while he was dancing with his older sister as heartbreaking tributes poured in.
The toddler, whose name was today confirmed by a coroners’ court as Carter Walsh, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tragically, he was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later.
Neighbours said the lad was being looked after by his older sister at the family home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, while their mum went to work.
Their heartbroken mum was today said to be being comforted by loved ones.
Emergency services rushed to the house in Fisher Close in the Worsley Mesnes area of the former mill town at around 2.15pm.
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene, but the youngster was transported to hospital by road ambulance.
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 on Fisher Close, 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.
It 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.”
Tributes have also flooded in on social media.
Ellie Sutcliffe wrote: “RIP Carter u beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in.”
Vikki Taylor said: “My heart is broke for you all. RIP Carter.”
Claire Louise added: “RIP Little Carter.”
Toni Marie Stone posted: “RIP Carter, forever 2.”
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: “We attended an incident at a private address following a 999 call at 14.06.
“An ambulance, air ambulance, response vehicle, advanced paramedic attended. A patient was taken to hospital by road.”