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Baby girl dies at Edinburgh nursery | Baby girl dies at Edinburgh nursery |
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An investigation is under way after 13-month old baby girl died at a nursery in Edinburgh. | An investigation is under way after 13-month old baby girl died at a nursery in Edinburgh. |
An ambulance was called to the Port Hamilton Nursery in Morrison Street on Wednesday after it was discovered that the baby was not breathing. | An ambulance was called to the Port Hamilton Nursery in Morrison Street on Wednesday after it was discovered that the baby was not breathing. |
She was taken to the city's Sick Kids Hospital but later died, police said. | She was taken to the city's Sick Kids Hospital but later died, police said. |
It is understood the baby had a medical condition and there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. | It is understood the baby had a medical condition and there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. |
The Careshare nursery has been temporarily closed. | The Careshare nursery has been temporarily closed. |
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Morrison Street at around 12:10 on Wednesday 26 November following a report of a 13-month-old female child having taken unwell within. | A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Morrison Street at around 12:10 on Wednesday 26 November following a report of a 13-month-old female child having taken unwell within. |
"The infant was taken to the Sick Kids Hospital where she later passed away. | "The infant was taken to the Sick Kids Hospital where she later passed away. |
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal." | "Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal." |
Marg Randles, managing director at Busy Bees Nurseries, the parent group of Careshare, said: "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this very sad time. | Marg Randles, managing director at Busy Bees Nurseries, the parent group of Careshare, said: "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this very sad time. |
"We will do all we can to support the family and those affected by this tragedy and we are working alongside all the relevant agencies to help find the cause." | |
"I'd like to thank the members of the emergency services for their help and support and also to recognise the efforts of our staff at Port Hamilton nursery. | |
"The safety and care of children at our nurseries is our highest priority and yesterday's tragedy has affected us all." |