Police have kicked off an investigation after a tragic incident at Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle, where a two year old boy suffered a fatal medical episode. The two-year-old was rushed to hospital by paramedics at about 12.35pm on Tuesday but was pronounced dead shortly after.
Merseyside Police are now looking into the case to figure out exactly what went down and how the child died. They’re also giving support to the heartbroken family. In the wake of the tragedy, a gut-wrenching note was sent out to parents, according to the Liverpool Echo.
It read: “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.”
The nursery released a statement
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“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.”
Merseyside Police confirmed in a statement: “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.
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.”, reports the Mirror.
“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.”
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