Despite the prompt response from paramedics, Carter was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Samantha described Carter as her 'best friend' and expressed her devastation over the loss, emphasizing how loved he was by family and friends.

Reports indicate that the children's mother had briefly left them home alone, believing her daughter could supervise.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 2:15 PM, where they found Carter in critical condition.

A tragic incident occurred on September 18, 2024, when two-year-old Carter Walsh died after sustaining serious injuries at his family home in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Carter's death resulted from a freak accident involving a marble fireplace that collapsed on him while he was playing with his older sister.

At the time of the accident, Carter was reportedly dancing with his sister when the fireplace toppled over, leading to catastrophic head injuries.

Samantha Walsh, Carter's mother, arrived at the hospital to find paramedics working on her son and was advised to prepare for the worst.

At the time of the incident, Samantha was at work, leaving her older daughter, who is of legal age, in charge of Carter.

Local residents expressed shock and sadness over the incident, describing it as appalling news.

In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe page has been established to assist Samantha and her family.

The Greater Manchester Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident while providing support to the bereaved family.