Pictured: Boy, two, who died when fireplace fell on him as he danced with his sister while mother was out at work

A two-year-old boy who died when a fireplace fell on him as he was dancing with his older sister while home alone has been named and pictured. 

The toddler, whose name was today confirmed by a coroners court as Carter Walsh, was fatally injured in the accident at his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

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

Neighbours said that Carters mother had gone to work leaving her daughter - who is of legal age to supervise her brother - in charge. 

There was a large emergency services presence near Fisher Close in Wigan as police, paramedics and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene yesterday afternoon. 

The toddler, whose name was today confirmed by a coroners court as Carter Walsh (pictured), was fatally injured at his home in Wigan, Greater Manchester when a fireplace fell on him 

Fisher Close in Wigan where the tragic accident took place. Neighbours said that Carters mother had gone to work leaving her daughter - who is of legal age to supervise the child - in charge of her sibling

One resident said: We saw a lot of police and ambulance activity but didnt 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. 

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: We attended an incident at a private address following a 999 call at 14.06.

An ambulance, air ambulance, response vehicle, advanced paramedic attended.. A patient was taken to hospital by road.