The family of a tragic tot killed in a fatal crash in Edinburgh have been put up in free accommodation by kind-hearted locals.
The three-year-old boy died after a car ploughed into a shop window and struck both him and his mother as they walked on Morningside Road in Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon.
His family, who are reportedly not from the capital, have travelled to visit the scene where devastated locals have left floral tributes to the toddler.
A friend of the family issued a plea on Facebook group Edinburgh girl's club (EGG) to find accommodation for them after closures due to the coronavirus lockdown left limited options.
The post read: “The news of this wee one’s tragic death this afternoon in Morningside is horrific and heartbreaking.
“Please help! The family of this mother and child do not live in Edinburgh but ate travelling here tomorrow and are struggling to find somewhere to stay due to the current situation. Does anyone have an empty flat or Airbnb free please?”
The community has rallied around the family with floods of offers of free accommodation for them to stay in the capital.
Dozens of people have praised the incredible act of kindness after it emerged that the family have since taken up one of the offers.
One person wrote: “Thank you so much everyone. I have passed on details of all the offers. People are so kind.”
Another said: “Such kindness.”
Morningside residents have been in mourning since news of the crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Dozens of emergency crews raced to Morningside Road after it was reported that the three-year-old boy and his mother were struck by a red Kia.
Ambulance crews rushed the three-year-old boy to hospital, but he sadly died as a result of his injuries.
It is understood that the 37-year-old mother is still receiving treatment in hospital.
Devastated locals flocked to the scene yesterday morning to leave floral tributes and teddy bears in memory of the tragic tot.
Some left heartfelt condolences to the family in notes attached to their tributes.
One read: “RIP little one. Fly high with the angels.”
Another said: “Beautiful boy we love you and we miss you. Your smile could light up a room. Forever in our hearts.”
Police are continuing their probe into the incident.
