3‑year‑old girl dies after reported drowning in Potomac

Incident occurred Saturday, Montgomery County police say

By Matt Small | msmall@wtop.com

April 19, 2026 8:10 p.m.

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Montgomery County police are investigating the death of a 3‑year‑old girl after a reported drowning Saturday in Potomac.

Police officers and fire and rescue crews responded to the 10900 block of Burbank Drive, off Falls Road, after receiving a report of a possible child drowning around 5:30 p.m.

A 3‑year‑old girl was transported from the scene in critical condition to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.

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