Fire station tour fatal for Arizona toddler

PHOENIX — A toddler died from injuries suffered while touring a Scottsdale Fire Department station this past weekend, city officials confirmed Tuesday.

The boy, just under 2 years old, was mortally injured Saturday by apparatus bay doors at the Scottsdale Fire Station at 1901 N. Miller Road, the city's communications office said.

The large doors open and close to allow fire vehicles in and out of the station.

The boy received immediate medical attention and was transferred to the trauma center at Phoenix Children's Hospital, officials said in a prepared statement issued by the city.

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The boy was pronounced dead at the hospital, officials said.

The boy was a relative of a firefighter who was on duty at the station, according to city officials.

The city of Scottsdale is investigating, the statement said.

"The Scottsdale Fire Department family is deeply saddened by this accident,'' the statement read. "We are doing all we can to support and care for the firefighters and family members at the station when the accident occurred, and we ask the community’s thoughts and prayers for this child and his family."

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