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Death of girl, 7 months, under investigation

A 7-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive at a Center City day-care center late Wednesday afternoon, police said.

A 7-month-old girl died after being found unresponsive at a Center City day-care center late Wednesday afternoon, police said.

The infant was reported to be unresponsive in a crib at 4:27 p.m. at the Apple Blossom Learning Tree Day School at 1601 Lombard St., police said.

She was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and pronounced dead at 5:01 p.m., police said. The death was being investigated by the Special Victims Unit. The day-care center did not immediately respond to a voicemail message seeking comment. - Robert Moran