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Boy, 2, dies after TV screen falls at home

Houses around a shared drive in Fisher Close
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The child was injured while at home in Fisher Close, Wigan

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A two-year-old boy has died after a TV fell at his home in what is believed to have been a “tragic accident”, police have said.

Carter Walsh was rushed to hospital after he was injured in Fisher Close, Wigan, at about 14:15 BST on Thursday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

He later died despite treatment from medics.

A GMP spokesman said they were still examining the circumstances but believed it was “a tragic accident with nothing suspicious”.

It is believed the TV dislodged before falling and that a fireplace was also involved.

More than £1,000 has been raised via a Gofundme page in the toddler's memory.

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