Police have since clarified the death is being treated as unexplained.
According to the statement, the girl was at home with her siblings, all school-aged.
The preschooler s father noticed he had not seen her playing with the other children for about 10 minutes, and she was found inside the family washing machine.
Attempts were made to resuscitate the young girl, and she was taken to hospital where she died on Saturday.
Her death was reported to the coroner. The police investigation into [the child s] death is at a very early stage. The investigation will include consideration and determination as to whether the death was suspicious or accidental, the coroner said.
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