Baby dies after choking on food at Edinburgh nursery
The 10-month-old boy was being cared for at Bright Horizons Nursery in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, on Tuesday when the incident happened.
Last updated 11th Jul 2019
A baby has died after choking on food at nursery.
The 10-month-old boy was being cared for at Bright Horizons Nursery in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, on Tuesday when the incident happened.
He was taken to hospital but died the following day.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh were contacted after a 10-month-old boy took unwell within a private nursery in the Corstorphine area of the city on Tuesday.
"The child was taken to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children where he sadly passed away on Wednesday.
"The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
A nursery spokesman said: "We are devastated by this news. Our thoughts are with the family at this time.
"Obviously we are co-operating fully with the authorities. The safety and well-being of the children in our care is our absolute priority.
"The nursery will be closed while we support our staff and families. In the meantime we have arranged for our families to be offered alternative care at neighbouring nurseries."
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