Boy, two, is killed in fireplace dancing accident

A boy, 2, has been killed in a fireplace dancing accident after his mother allegedly left him and his sister 'home alone' while she went to work.   

The boy was injured when a fireplace fell on him in his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester. 

He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries yesterday but sadly died a short time later.

Wigan Today reported that the mother had gone to work leaving her daughter - who is of legal age to supervise the child - in charge of her sibling.

There was a large emergency services presence near Fisher Close in Wigan yesterday after the incident. A North West Air Ambulance was also scrambled to the scene. 

One resident told Wigan Today: '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.'

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.'