17-10-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) A devastating incident occurred in the Malaysian state of Perak on Monday (Oct 16), resulting in the death of a six-year-old boy who was discovered unconscious inside a washing machine.
According to authorities, it is believed that the young boy, who had autism, climbed onto the operating appliance. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. while everyone else in the house was asleep.
Ipoh district police chief, Yahaya Hassan, stated in a released statement on Tuesday that when the child was found, the top-loading washing machine had already ceased its operation.
The boy’s grandmother made the tragic discovery and found him in an unconscious state. He was immediately rushed to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, where medical professionals pronounced him dead at around 11 a.m.
Following an autopsy, it was determined that the cause of death was head injuries resulting from blunt trauma.
The funeral for the young boy was held on Monday, as confirmed by Yahaya. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
