Death of Christchurch toddler found in washing machine treated as unexplained
Newshub
24/02/2021
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The death of a Christchurch toddler found inside a washing machine is being treated as unexplained.
Emergency services rushed to the house in Hoon Hay at around 5pm on Friday where the toddler was found. She was transported to hospital but died the following day.
While police originally said her death was not suspicious, Deputy Chief Coroner Anna Tuttonn said in a minute on Wednesday she had been advised the death was being investigated as unexplained.