Accidental death verdict on Cork brothers
[caption id="attachment_3311" align="alignnone" width="294"] A house fire which claimed the lives of two young boys in Wilton, began when a cooker grill was left on and filled the house with smoke. An inquest has heard that two-year-old Cian Ellard Punch, and his four-year-old brother Calvin suffered severe smoke inhalation after the fire at their home on October 30th 2011. Firefighters discovered the boys mother Stacey Ellard lying on the body of one of her sons. All three were unconscious when they were removed to CUH. Cian was pronounced dead in hospital while Calvin died three days later. The jury returned verdicts of accidental death in both cases.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries