Overview

• Sammy, a five-year-old boy, was critically injured when a disused parking meter fell on him at the Bunbury Museum in Western Australia on January 15.
• He was treated at Bunbury Regional Hospital and later airlifted to Perth Children’s Hospital, where he died two days later on January 17.
• The family released a statement expressing gratitude for the support they received and remembering Sammy for his joyful and playful nature.
• WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the incident, and police will prepare a report for the coroner to determine how the meter fell.
• The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre remains closed as the community mourns the loss, with flowers laid in tribute outside the museum.