Girl, 3, dies after being found in washing machine at family’s apartment days after her birthday
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has died after she was found trapped inside a washing machine by her distraught dad.
Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the tot's tragic death after she was found in a critical condition at her family home in Paris last night.
According to reports, the girl had turned three less than a week ago.
Her dad, 48, and another family member found her inside the washing machine at around 10.30pm on Thursday.
The child was already in a critical condition when she was pulled out, Le Parisien reports.
She was tragically pronounced dead shortly after 11.30pm after paramedics battled to save her.
After returning from work, the father had dinner with his wife and one of their other children.
They then noticed their three-year-old was missing, sparking a frantic hunt for the toddler.
The family searched inside and outside the apartment - and even asked their neighbours for help - before they found her.
Her devastated dad said the door of the washing machine was closed when he discovered his daughter was stuck inside.
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It's understood the appliance wasn't turned on at the time.
A special unit for the protection of children is reportedly leading the investigation.
An autopsy has not yet taken place.