Schoolboy, 8, dies after suffering cardiac arrest at soft play centre
- 2 years ago
An eight-year-old boy has tragically died after suffering a cardiac arrest at a soft play centre.
Emergency services were called to Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood, West Mids., at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (1/2).
The boy was given advanced life support at the scene before being flown by air ambulance to Birmingham Children's Hospital where he sadly died.
Family members have since taken to social media to thank staff for attempting to save the tragic boy, who has not yet been named.
One relative wrote: "Thank you to everyone at Crash Bang Wallop, for all of your kindness, help and support this evening.
"It must of been very traumatic for you all. I cannot thank you enough for looking after my family. All our love. Nanny xx"
West Midlands Police said the youngster's death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
A force spokesperson said: "We were called to a play centre on Lindon Road, Walsall yesterday (1 Feb) to reports a child had gone into cardiac arrest.
"An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called at 4.26pm to reports of a medical emergency on Lindon Road, Walsall.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, two Critical Care Cars from the Air Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
"Upon arrival we found a child in a critical condition. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff on scene and was conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment."
Crash Bang Wallop declined to comment on the incident but announced on social media the venue would remained closed today (Wed).
One customer, who said she witnessed what happened, wrote: "Literally haven't stopped thinking about him or his poor mom and brother! The staff was amazing!
"The lady that works there with the blond hair (not sure of her name) she was incredible and dealt with it amazing! Sending love to everyone involved!
"Mom was so strong for her boy."
Another added: "He's all I can think about....the staff were bloody amazing n all, so much respect to everyone today for how staff responded."
Emergency services were called to Crash Bang Wallop in Walsall Wood, West Mids., at around 4.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (1/2).
The boy was given advanced life support at the scene before being flown by air ambulance to Birmingham Children's Hospital where he sadly died.
Family members have since taken to social media to thank staff for attempting to save the tragic boy, who has not yet been named.
One relative wrote: "Thank you to everyone at Crash Bang Wallop, for all of your kindness, help and support this evening.
"It must of been very traumatic for you all. I cannot thank you enough for looking after my family. All our love. Nanny xx"
West Midlands Police said the youngster's death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
A force spokesperson said: "We were called to a play centre on Lindon Road, Walsall yesterday (1 Feb) to reports a child had gone into cardiac arrest.
"An eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he sadly died.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the coroner."
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "We were called at 4.26pm to reports of a medical emergency on Lindon Road, Walsall.
"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, two Critical Care Cars from the Air Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.
"Upon arrival we found a child in a critical condition. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff on scene and was conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further assessment."
Crash Bang Wallop declined to comment on the incident but announced on social media the venue would remained closed today (Wed).
One customer, who said she witnessed what happened, wrote: "Literally haven't stopped thinking about him or his poor mom and brother! The staff was amazing!
"The lady that works there with the blond hair (not sure of her name) she was incredible and dealt with it amazing! Sending love to everyone involved!
"Mom was so strong for her boy."
Another added: "He's all I can think about....the staff were bloody amazing n all, so much respect to everyone today for how staff responded."