A seven-year-old boy has died after getting trapped under a large piece of wood in Southampton. N.S., which is located about two hours north of Halifax.
In an email, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Chris Marshall said that on Monday, the child had been playing near a log pile during a walk with a family member on Athol Forestry Coop Road when they became pinned under a log.
“The fire department was able to remove the log and EHS began providing medical care to the child,” said Marshall.
Volunteer firefighters removed the boy from under the log and he was placed in an air ambulance, but he died a short time after it arrived.
No other details were provided.
Southampton is located in northern Nova Scotia and near to the town of Springhill.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Southampton District Volunteer Fire Department asked that people keep everyone involved in the tragedy in their thoughts.
“Yesterday tragedy struck our little community this is truly a difficult time for all,” said a statement from Chief Trevor Ellis. “We are sending all our love and prayers to the family and asking that you please keep the family, first responders and everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Dozens of people responded to the post, with some calling the situation “heartbreaking” and voicing their condolences to those affected.
“So very sorry for the family and the community. Look after each other,” wrote one Facebook user.
— with files from The Canadian Press and Alex Cooke