Boy dies after being pulled from canal in Wolverhampton

A boy has died after being pulled from a canal in Wolverhampton.

Emergency services were called to Hendon Avenue in the Ettingshall area of the city after the youngster got into difficulties in the water at around 6pm yesterday (Sun).

Police officers managed to pull the child out of the canal in a critical condition before paramedics began administering advanced life support.

However, despite the efforts of medical staff, the boy, who has not been named, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said they sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic.

A service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a boy, who had been pulled from the water by police colleagues, in a critical condition.

“He was receiving basic life support by officers and ambulance staff immediately took over to administer advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the child could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

West Midlands Police said they were called to reports of a "person in the water" and closed the tow-paths around the area.

A police spokesperson said last night: “We are currently at a canal tow-path in Wolverhampton following reports of a person in the water.

“The person has been taken to hospital and the tow-path remains closed near to Ettingshall Road.

"Please avoid the area while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.”