Pictured: Boy, two, who died when fireplace fell on him
by Ed Holt · Mail OnlineA two-year-old boy who died when a fireplace fell on him as he was dancing with his older sister while home alone has been named and pictured.
The toddler, whose name was today confirmed by a coroners' court as Carter Walsh, was fatally injured in the accident at his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
Carter was rushed to hospital with serious injuries yesterday but sadly died a short time later.
Neighbours said that Carter's mother had gone to work leaving her daughter - who is of legal age to supervise her brother - in charge.
There was a large emergency services presence near Fisher Close in Wigan as police, paramedics and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene yesterday afternoon.
One resident said: 'We saw a lot of police and ambulance activity but didn't know what it was at the time.
'Now we know, it is appalling news. I feel so sorry for the family.'
Meanwhile tributes have flooded in online to the toddler on social media and the family have set up a gofundme page.
On Facebook Ellie Sutcliffe said: 'RIP Carter u beautiful boy what a cruel world we live in.'
Vikki Taylor posted: 'My heart is broke for you all. RIP Carter.' Claire Louise added: 'RIP Little Carter.'
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told MailOnline: 'At around 2.15pm yesterday, 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 died at hospital.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
A spokesperson 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.'