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Michael O'Toole & Ryan Fahey & Nicola Croal

Toddler choked to death at home in tragic accident as medics rushed to scene

A toddler has tragically passed away after accidentally choking to death at a home in Ireland yesterday. The tot, who was only two years old, died at a property in Skibbereen, County Cork, after emergency services were contacted at 9pm.

Medics raced to the family's home to save the little boy but despite their best efforts he sadly died at the scene. Gardai have confirmed the child's death is not being treated as suspicious, the Mirror reports.

A spokesman said: “Shortly after 9pm, on Wednesday 25th January 2023, Gardai attended at a domestic residence in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, following the sudden death of a male toddler. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will be held at Cork University Hospital.

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