A young boy has died after being found in a paddling pool.
On Wednesday afternoon (June 2), emergency services were called after reports that a 23-month-old boy had been found unresponsive.
East Midlands Ambulance Service crews, as well as the Air Ambulance, were called to the scene in Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Derbyshire Live reports.
The boy was rushed to Royal Derby Hospital, but was pronounced dead, despite the best efforts of medics.
Police are now investigating what has happened on behalf of the coroner's office.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: "Officers were called to reports that a 23-month-old boy had been found unresponsive in a paddling pool in Nottingham Road, Somercotes at around 1.30pm on 2 June.
"The boy was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital, however, despite the best efforts of staff he sadly passed away.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this most difficult of times.
"Officers are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances around the incident on behalf of the Coroner."
A spokesperson for East Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed crews were called to the incident.
“We received a call at 1.23pm on June 2 to a commercial address in Somercotes," they said.
"The caller reported a medical emergency. We sent two paramedics in fast response cars and a double-crewed ambulance. The air ambulance was also in attendance.
"One patient was taken to Royal Derby Hospital via double-crewed ambulance."
