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4-year-old dies after apparent electrical shock from clothes dryer in Kansas

Authorities say a 4-year-old suffered an apparent electrical shock from a clothes dryer inside a southeastern Kansas home; investigators describe the Aug. 6 incident as a tragic accident.

Published Aug 11, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A 4-year-old child died after suffering an apparent electrical shock from a clothes dryer while playing inside a southeastern Kansas home, according to local authorities. Investigators said the incident occurred Aug. 6 in Savonburg, a small community in Allen County, Yahoo! reports.