Two-year-old boy dies after being 'run over by his dad outside their fish and chip shop'

Local residents speak of their shock after CPR efforts by paramedics fail

The toddler underwent a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the scene (SWNS)

A two-year-old boy has been killed after reportedly being run over by his own dad in a tragic accident outside his fish and chip shop.

The youngster was declared dead after being hit outside the Friends Fish and Chip Shop in Minsterley, Shropshire, just after 11am on Thursday.

An ambulance, three paramedic officers and an air ambulance were sent to the scene after members of the public desperately attempted to perform CPR.


 The child was reportedly hit by his father outside their shop SWNS
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But the toddler, who has not been named, was in cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local residents have since spoken of their devastation and claimed the child was killed after accidentally being run over by his own father.

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses and have not yet confirmed the circumstances surrounding the collision.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "When crews arrived they found a boy in cardiac arrest being given CPR by members of the public following a collision with a car.

“Ambulance staff quickly took over resuscitation efforts on scene and continued advanced life support as a team.

"Tragically, nothing could be done to save the boy and he was confirmed dead at scene."

Locals have visited the scene to offer their condolences SWNS (SWNS.com)

Family friend Maria Downes said she was driving along the road and witnessed the aftermath of the tragedy.

She added: "I was a couple of seconds behind the accident, I didn't see it actually happen, but of course I know now what happened.

"I was two cars behind and saw the aftermath of it, a lot of people rushed over to try and help.

"It's incredibly upsetting and tragic.

"It was not a hit and run. It wasn't a driver speeding. It's much more tragic than what's been originally said.

"I can't say anything about it, but for those reasons it's more devastating than people think."

Maria earlier wrote on Facebook: "So absolutely devastating to be in Minsterley today, thinking of the family of that beautiful boy.

"I was only with him a few days ago, I don't think I will ever be able to go to Minsterley again with what's stuck in my head.

"I have to say this though, the whole village came together today [Thurs] bless you all for staying strong, acting fast and just being there to lend a hand if it was needed.

"I am so devastated for them all and to all the police, fire service, air ambulance, paramedics, you deserve a big hug."

"He [the boy] was by the chippy where his dad owned."

Kelly Murphy put on social media: "I've just been told his own dad ran him over!"

Maria Downes added: "I think the family have paid the ultimate price really and that will be forever haunting those involves, it's not about blame now, it's about a young child's death and a broken family x"

Residents have left personalised messages for the two-year-old SWNS (SWNS.com)

Karen Powell said: "So sad about the little boy In Minsterley thoughts are with his family.

"RIP little man xxxx makes you realise don’t take things for granted xx"

Francesca Bromley put: "Puts it into perspective to cherish your children.

"Two-year-old boy got ran over and died at scene in Minsterley today.

"So so sad before xmas he had his whole life ahead of him. Poor boy and poor family."

Chief Inspector Alison Davies, of West Mercia Police, said: "Road closures remained in place while emergency services were at the scene.

“Officers are currently supporting the child’s family and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please come forward.”

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