Boy, 6, dies after swing collapses at nursery as mum shares heartbreaking regret

Ian Gael Hernández was in the playground of his nursery school when he fell off a swing and hit his head on stones – his mum said she’d ‘give anything’ to go back in time

A six-year-old boy diedafter a swing he was playing on at school suddenly broke, causing him to tumble and hit his head on stones. Ian Gael Hernández was enjoying playtime at his nursery school when the heartbreaking incident occurred on Monday (25 May) morning.

He was happily swinging when the metal structure unexpectedly gave way. Ian took a fall and his head collided with stones bordering the playground in Monclova, Mexico.

An ambulance was called, but family members reportedly felt it was taking too long to reach them, so they hurriedly transported the boy to a local hospital themselves.

However, upon arrival, medical staff confirmed the devastating news that he had no vital signs, as reported by NeedToKnow.

The Coahuila State Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation to ascertain why the swing collapsed and whether there were lapses in maintenance, supervision, or safety procedures at the María Helena Chanes nursery school.

Local residents claim the equipment had been in a state of disrepair for some time, raising concerns about neglect in the upkeep of the playground area.

The structure implicated in Monday’s tragic accident was removed from the preschool yesterday (28 May).

At the time of writing, children were still not attending school.

Ian was laid to rest in Monclova on Wednesday (27 May).

He leaves behind his parents, grandparents, a four year old sister and a two year old brother.

His heartbroken mother, Escarleth Guel Puente, penned a poignant message online: “How do I explain to your siblings that you’re gone, my little one?

“And if I hadn’t sent you to nursery school, you’d still be with me.

“I’d give anything to go back and undo sending you to nursery so you could still be here with me, my love.”

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