A heartbreaking final image of a toddler is now going viral, a few minutes after he passed away when a fireplace fell on him in his residence.

According to reports from local media outlets, little Carter Walsh can be seen in the image smiling and meeting his horse that belonged to a close family friend.

This was on a day out with his relatives but who knew that this would soon turn into an unimaginable tragedy?

Just 30 minutes later, the marble fireplace fell on him as he danced with his cousin in the living room of his family home in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

He suffered from serious head injuries in the tragic incident and was soon rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Loved ones are expressing their absolute shock regarding the incident as this was not expected by any means. The child’s parents are numb with grief as they described the toddler as the most loving individual out there today.

‘He was my best friend. It’s just so sad that all of this has taken place so suddenly. I don’t know what else to mention – another added.