Rhian Sugden’s son, 2, rushed to hospital in an ambulance after being hit by ‘terrifying’ health issue

RHIAN Sugden has revealed that her two-year-old son was rushed to hospital in an ambulance overnight. The model, who shares son George with her husband Oliver Mellor, took to Instagram to update fans as she described the incident as ‘terrifying’. Rhian Sugden’s son has been rushed to hospital in a scary dash Credit: instagram/@rhiansuggers She took to Instagram to share the ordeal Credit: instagram/@rhiansuggers Sharing a picture from hospital, in which she held the toddler’s hands, Rhian explained that the family remained at Royal Bolton Hospital. Rhian said in her post that George is suffering from croup – a viral infection common in young children – and stridor; a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing in, which can be caused by croup. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Croup is common in toddlers up to three years old, with more severe cases, like George’s, developing stridor. Writing on Instagram, Rhian explained: “My little man was blue lighted to A&E in the night. “The paramedics and staff here at Royal Bolton Hospital have been amazing. “Croup and stridor is terrifying.” Rhian welcomed George back in 2024 with Oliver, whom she wed six years prior. She and the former Corrie actor met in 2012 via mutual friends, getting engaged two years later and finally tying the knot in a stunning Turkey ceremony. Most read in Showbiz The couple went through a lengthy process trying to conceive and spent a whopping £150,000 on eight rounds of IVF before finally welcoming the little one. Rhian was a big hit in her days working as a Page 3 model for The Sun and still works as a model, as well as a presenter and juggling life as a mum. Comment now