The toddler died after a ‘fatal medical episode’ at Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle (Image: Google)
A two-year-old boy has died following an incident at a nursery in Merseyside.
The toddler suffered a “fatal medical episode” at the Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle on Tuesday.
Officers rushed to the scene on Hawthorne Road at around 12.35pm, where the youngster was then taken to hospital in an ambulance where he later died.
“We can confirm that an investigation is underway following reports that a two-year-old boy suffered a fatal medical episode at a children’s nursery in Bootle”, Merseyside Police said in a statement. The force added: “The incident was reported at around 12.35pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 January, at Early Learners Day Nursery, on Hawthorne Road, and the child was taken to hospital by paramedics. “He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital and his family is being supported. An investigation has been commenced to establish the full circumstances and cause of death.”
In the wake of the tragedy, the nursery shared a message on social media, which said: “Dear parents and carers, as you are aware, this afternoon a medical emergency occurred at the nursery. It is with devastating sadness that we have to inform you of a child’s passing.
“To enable everyone to process today’s tragic events, we have made the decision to close the nursery for the remainder of the week, and also to allow us to continue working with relevant agencies.
“We trust that you understand our decision at this difficult time and we will update you all with further information in the coming days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
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