Investigation after baby dies at Edinburgh nursery A NURSERY has been closed and a police investigation launched following the death of a baby girl who staff discovered had stopped breathing in Edinburgh. Careshare's Port Hamilton nursery on Morrison Street has been shut to allow inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. It is understood the 13-month-old child was rushed to hospital but later passed away on Wednesday morning. A statement from Busy Bees Nurseries, the parent group of Careshare, said: "We can confirm that a child from our Port Hamilton nursery was taken to hospital on Wednesday morning as they were found to have stopped breathing. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, very sadly, the child could not be revived. Marg Randles, managing director at Busy Bees, said: "Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family at this very sad time. We will do all we can to support the family and those affected by this tragedy and we are working alongside all the relevant agencies to help find the cause. The nursery has been temporarily closed to allow a thorough investigation into the circumstances. Busy Bees has 17 nurseries across Scotland, including three in Edinburgh - at Edinburgh Park, Port Hamilton and Newhaven. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh responded to an address in Morrison Street at around 12.10pm on Wednesday 26th November following a report of a 13-month-old female child having taken unwell within. The infant was taken to the Sick Kids Hospital where she later passed away. Enquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this incident are ongoing and a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.