Tragedy Strikes as 10-Year-Old Boy Dies from Electric Shock
In a heartbreaking incident, a 10-year-old boy, Jack Piper-Sheach, tragically lost his life due to a severe electric shock while on a family holiday at Tiffany’s Hotel in Blackpool. The devastating incident occurred at approximately 10:39 pm on September 3.
Young Jack remained unresponsive, and his family endured four agonizing days by his bedside in a hospital in Liverpool before he passed away. The family is grappling with profound sorrow, but due to an ongoing investigation, they are unable to discuss the incident publicly.
Local authorities have described the injuries sustained by Jack, who hailed from Grimsby, as consistent with exposure to a “high voltage of electricity.” The Blackpool Coroner’s Court is set to open an inquest into this tragic event, with Coroner Alan Wilson presiding.
Following an initial investigation by Lancashire Police, the matter has been handed over to the local authority. Blackpool Council has confirmed that the investigation is still in progress.
Tiffany’s Hotel, located just north of the Blackpool Tower along the picturesque seafront, has been closed since the incident. The hotel expressed its commitment to cooperating with any ongoing investigations and extended its deepest condolences to Jack’s grieving family.
This heart-wrenching incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of electrical safety and the need for rigorous investigations to prevent such tragedies in the future. Our thoughts are with Jack’s family during this difficult time.