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Autopsy: Toddler whose head was stuck in toy kitchen set died from ‘positional asphyxia’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident are available, including the events surrounding the child's death. A child's death has been attributed to a specific cause.
A child's death has been attributed to a specific cause. The incident involved a toy play set and resulted in the child being unable to breathe properly. Officials have determined that the death was due to being trapped in a position that interferes with breathing.
Further details about the incident are available, including the events surrounding the child's death. A report from a medical examiner's office provides more information about the case.
The child was at a caregiver's home when the incident occurred, and authorities responded to the scene. More information can be found through additional news sources.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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