A mother who lost her ten-year-old son in 2014 has shared her shock at discovering how a new Coronation Street storyline will mirror his collapse.
Cameron Good, from Hardane, East Yorkshire, was training with his club AFC Kingston Panthers when he began to struggle to breathe, he then fell into a coma after suffering a massive asthma attack and never regained consciousness.
And an upcoming storyline on Corrie will see the character of 12 -year-old Liam Connor, played Charlie Wrenshall, at the centre of an emergency when he collapses during a football match after having an asthma attack.
Cameron's mother, Stacy Salter, has reflected on discovering that the storyline, with similar themes to the tragedy of losing Cameron, will air after was bought to her attention by a friend.
She also told that she was "a bit taken aback" due to none of the scriptwriters getting in touch with her during the creative process.
Stacy told Hull Live: "I had a message off a friend, she basically said she didn't want to upset me, but had I seen this storyline? I clicked on the article she sent and I was so shocked.
"Reading the scenario they have gone with to highlight this has absolutely shattered my heart, because it is like they have climbed inside my head and taken my worst nightmare and shoved it on TV."
Commenting on Corrie not contacting her she added: "I am not saying it is based on us, but this is Cameron's story."
Despite being upset at the storyline Stacy has praised Coronation Street - who worked with charity Asthma UK to ensure that the scenes were accurate - for shining a light on highlighting the issue.
She also added that she is unsure if she will tune into the episodes as reading about the storyline was tough enough and she does not want to "re-live" the pain of losing Cameron.
When the Mirror contacted Coronation Street for comment a spokesperson said: "Our heart goes out to Stacey and her family for the loss of Cameron.
"We would like to reassure her that our storyline is not based in any way on the family's tragedy. Our storyline is very much exploring an environmental issue and we have worked closely with Asthma UK to highlight the devastating effect air pollution is having on children's lungs across the country."
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Last week, The Mirror revealed that Corrie was planning the asthma attack storyline and how Weatherfield’s polluted air the likely cause.
Hairdresser Maria, played by Samia Longchambon, vows to cut the number of cars on the cobbles, even smashing up the Underworld van with a crowbar.
Mum-of-two Samia, 39, said: “Liam has had a chesty cough, he’s playing football on the street then suddenly he collapses struggling to breathe.
“He’s taken to hospital and it turns out he’s had an asthma attack.
“The ambulance can’t get down the street because of all the cars, which makes it even scarier. At the hospital the doctor says his asthma could have been caused by pollution and Maria just sees red.
“She’s fuming and it becomes her mission to get rid of the vehicles causing the heavy pollution on the street.”
John Whiston, head of ITV in the North and MD continuing drama, said: “Clean air is an issue that affects us all wherever we live but particularly a small, urban street like Coronation Street.
“So it felt right to look at the issue. Hopefully, as well as being an issue that provides drama, it also throws a light on what we can all be doing to clean up the air we breathe.”
If you’re worried about the effects of air pollution on you or your child, or you are concerned your child may have asthma, contact Asthma UK’s helpline on 0300 222 5800, WhatsApp on 07378 606728 or visit asthma.org.uk. You can also visit the British Lung Foundation’s Clean Air Hub at blf.org.uk/take-action/clean-air
