Tragedy as mum collapsed and died just hours after five-month-old son passed away

A mum tragically collapsed and died just hours after her five-month-old son suddenly passed away.

Viktorija Mardosiene, 32, passed away on 9 August after her son, Kevin Dugutis, died in the early hours of that morning after suddenly becoming unwell.

While the baby was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent, he could not be saved, Stoke Sentinel reports.

An investigation has now been opened by the coroner into the death.

Tatjana Abraitiene, Viktorija's sister, said: "I said the last goodbye to my nephew. I kissed him and told him I'm so sorry I can't change anything, it was horrible.

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"We waited for this baby for so long and I brought them home from the hospital and saw them all the time. He was really loved and beautiful.

"She was so lovely and like the sun in the day. If somebody was sad, she'd find the words to make them happy."

Viktorija's partner and Kevin's dad was too upset to speak.

The 32-year-old mum, who moved from Lithuania to the UK in 2016, is survived by her daughter, 12, who lives in Lithuania.

She sadly never got to meet her younger brother before his untimely death.

Tatjana added: "She was really sad and was mourning. She said she wanted to be with him and die.

"Everyone was scared that she would kill herself if she went home so they left her at the hospital.

"Two police officers came to my home later and told me she was dead. I had no words.

"It has been a month since they died and the hospital still has no answers. I just need to know exactly what happened."

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An ambulance service spokesperson said of the incident: "We found a baby in a critical condition. Ambulance staff administered advanced life support on scene and en-route to the Royal Stoke University Hospital."

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson added that the circumstances of the five-month-old's death 'are being reviewed by the coroner.'

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust told Tyla: "We offer our condolences to the family of Viktorija Mardosiene.  

"Ms Mardosiene was brought by ambulance to the Royal Stoke Emergency Department from another care facility requiring urgent emergency care. Sadly, despite the teams best efforts, Ms Mardosiene passed away. 

"We would ask her family to contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Team who can look into any concerns raised about her care."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677