A mother has been 'unable to stop crying' since her baby daughter died just hours after she was rushed to hospital. Five-month-old Eira had been born happy and healthy to parents Rachel Tully and Christopher McComb in October 2023.
But she became unwell in March and sadly died just five hours after being taken to hospital. Eira passed away from complications caused by suspected meningococcal meningitis and sepsis.
Speaking to Belfast Live, Rachel, of west Belfast, said that she and Eira's father are completely heartbroken following their daughter's death and are struggling to cope.
Rachel said: "When I took Eira to hospital after she became unwell I never imagined that my whole world would be torn apart and that I would lose her just a few hours later. READ MORE: People are dying because of delayed and misdiagnosed cancer cases in some of Greater Manchester's biggest hospitals "I am completely heartbroken and have not been able to stop crying since.