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Baby boy dies in St Lucia after tragic fall

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April 17, 2025 - Updated on May 25, 2025
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Family photo of Tommy Taylor-Mclean before tragedy struck as baby boy dies in St Lucia during family holiday.

Tommy Taylor-Mclean, the seven-month-old baby who died in St Lucia, pictured here with his parents Hannah and Matt.

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UK inquest launched after baby boy dies in St Lucia during family trip

CASTRIES, St. Lucia (April 17, 2025) — A British infant has died following a tragic fall while vacationing with his parents in St. Lucia, prompting investigations in both the United Kingdom and the Caribbean island.

Seven-month-old Tommy Taylor-Mclean, from Upminster in Havering, East London, reportedly fell from a bed on the first day of a family holiday. According to details revealed at an inquest held in East London, the child initially showed no serious symptoms. However, his condition later deteriorated, requiring urgent medical attention.

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The circumstances of the incident were first reported by the Daily Mail, which cited proceedings at East London Coroner’s Court. The family had arrived on the island on March 1. Tommy was admitted to St Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort after his parents noticed troubling changes in his health. The hospital, which has faced scrutiny in recent months over facility management concerns, became the center of a heartbreaking effort to save the infant’s life. Medical professionals later discovered he had suffered a brain hemorrhage. Despite the efforts of healthcare staff, he was pronounced dead on April 2.

St Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort where baby boy dies in St Lucia after tragic fall.
Old St Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort

Senior coroner Graeme Irvine formally opened an inquest into the death on April 9 after the infant’s body was repatriated to the United Kingdom. The court heard that a post-mortem was conducted in St. Lucia, but the full findings have not yet been made available to UK authorities. A second autopsy, ordered by the coroner in Britain, has not yielded a definitive cause of death as further laboratory analysis is pending.

“It seems that this is a tragic set of circumstances, and I want to offer my condolences to Tommy’s parents for their tragic loss,” Irvine said during the hearing. He further clarified that there is currently no criminal investigation underway in St. Lucia related to the child’s death.

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Because the coroner’s legal powers do not extend beyond England and Wales, Irvine confirmed that he would request assistance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to obtain critical documentation and evidence from St. Lucian authorities. “I have to rely on diplomatic channels to get evidence from foreign jurisdictions,” he told the court.

In response to the tragedy, Tommy Taylor-Mclean’s parents, Hannah and Matt Taylor-Mclean, have launched a fundraising campaign in their son’s memory. The initiative has raised over £13,000 in support of the pediatric ward at St Jude Hospital, where Tommy was treated. The family stated that while the doctors and nurses showed great compassion, the hospital lacked the necessary resources to perform surgery on their son.

“All the staff treated Tommy Taylor-Mclean with such care and compassion,” reads a message from the couple on the donation platform. “Sadly, there were not the resources to operate on Tommy. We would love to raise money for the ward to help other children.”

Describing their son as “the best little boy,” the grieving parents added, “We are totally lost without him but take comfort in knowing the number of lives he touched in the short time he was with us.”

The final inquest into Tommy Taylor-Mclean’s death is scheduled for November 24. Irvine acknowledged the delay caused by ongoing laboratory processing and expressed concern about the emotional toll such a prolonged timeline could have on the family. “It seems to me that that will cause significant upset to the family and I’m very, very sorry for that,” he stated.

The tragedy has renewed calls for increased investment in pediatric emergency services across St. Lucia. While the country’s healthcare workers are often commended for their dedication, many facilities continue to face challenges in acquiring specialized equipment and medical resources.

Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to monitor developments surrounding the investigation as further details become available through diplomatic channels and the UK coroner’s court.

Tags: baby boy dies in St LuciaBritish child dies on Caribbean vacationcoroner inquest St Lucia deathDaily Mail UK St Lucia newsSt Jude Hospital Vieux FortSt Lucia family holiday deathTommy Taylor-Mclean tragedyUK infant dies in St Lucia

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  1. Neen says:
    1 month ago

    This is so sad. Sincere condolences to the family of Tommy. May the God of all comfort and hope strengthen you at this difficult time, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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